Thunderstorm Wind in Russell County, Kansas

Thunderstorm Wind June 9, 2026 · Russell County, Kansas

70 mph

Measured gust (61 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Measured wind gust at Russell Municipal Airport.

The wider storm

A few widely scattered showers and storms impacted portions of central Kansas during the evening and nighttime hours of June 9. Some of these storms were severe and produced wind gusts up to 70 mph. These strong wind gusts also contributed to an overturned semi on I-70.

Began near (rsl)russell Muni Ar (38.8700, -98.8100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1337037. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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