High Wind in Wichita, Kansas

High Wind January 16, 2026 · Wichita, Kansas

63 mph

Measured gust (55 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Wind gusts varied from 58-63 MPH across the county. The peak gust occurred north of Marienthal.

The wider storm

A second day of high winds occurred for Northwest Kansas. The high winds began after 9 AM MT and continued as late as 5:30 PM MT. The peak gust was 76 MPH reported at the Goodland airport. The combination of high winds and loose soil led to dust storm conditions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1314604. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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