High Wind in Russell, Kansas
High Wind January 16, 2026 · Russell, Kansas
The wider storm
Strong northwest winds moved into central and south central Kansas starting in the evening hours of the 15th and continuing through the early evening of the 16th with a tightened gradient from a low pressure system. Generally winds had speeds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. The peak gust was at Russell Airport overnight with a measured gust of 63 mph. No damage was reported.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1313794. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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