Thunderstorm Wind in Norton County, Kansas

Thunderstorm Wind May 30, 2026 · Norton County, Kansas

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The spotter estimated 60 mph wind gusts.

The wider storm

A sharpening High Plains dryline, in concert with a strong upper level disturbance approaching from the southwest, spawned scattered thunderstorms across western to northwest Kansas during the late afternoon and evening hours on the 30th. Storms moved north to northeast. A measured wind gust to 68 mph and half-dollar sized hail both occurred in Norton County. Additionally, portions of Graham County received dime to nickel sized hail.

Began near Lenora (39.6176, -99.9602).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1337693. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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