High Wind — Marion, Kansas

2025-12-18 · Marion, Kansas

Event narrative

Several nearby observation sites in neighboring counties reported wind gusts in-excess of 60 mph. These include 71 mph at Salina, 63 mph at Elmdale, and 59 mph near Moundridge.

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 1307839. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.