Thunderstorm Wind in McPherson County, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind May 31, 2007 · McPherson County, Kansas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Rather extensive damage occurred across the town of Moundridge due to extreme straight line winds estimated at 90 to 100 mph. Three businesses and one residence received major damage. Numerous trees were uprooted across the town. The damage path was relatively narrow, indicating an intense channel microburst. Three individuals received minor injuries.
The wider storm
A strong upper level disturbance approaching from the northwest spawned a powerful squall during the evening hours of May 31st. The squall line moved east to southeast across portions of central and south-central Kansas, producing large hail and high winds in its path. 90 to 100 mph winds hit the community of Moundridge in southeast McPherson County, inflicting a narrow swath of substantial damage.
Began near Moundridge (38.2000, -97.5200).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 33844. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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