Thunderstorm Wind in Lincoln County, Kansas

Thunderstorm Wind June 8, 2026 · Lincoln County, Kansas

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Estimated wind gusts of at least 70 mph, possibly stronger - had to pull over and could not see farther than a few inches in front of the car.

The wider storm

A complex of thunderstorms developed across portions of north-central Kansas during the late afternoon hours of June 8th. These thunderstorms rapidly intensified and moved south and southeast across the I-70 corridor. Widespread wind damage occurred across portions of Lincoln, Ellsworth, Saline, McPherson, Marion, and Chase counties. In fact, a wind gust of 113 mph was measured at the Salina Airport.

Began near Lincoln (39.0400, -98.1400).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EFU Saline County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1350578. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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