High Wind — Chase, Kansas

2025-12-18 · Chase, Kansas

Event narrative

A 63 mph wind gust was reported near Elmdale. Winds gusted between 50-60 mph from midday through midafternoon.

Wider weather episode

Very strong northwesterly winds overspread portions of central and south-central Kansas during the morning hours of December 18th. These strong winds continued throughout the afternoon hours with many sites reporting wind gusts between 60 and 75 mph. If fact, a 77-mph wind gust was reported at the Russell Airport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1302626. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.