Thunderstorm Wind in Ford County, Kansas
Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2011 · Ford County, Kansas
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A strong thunderstorm wind gusts blew down several large tents at the Dodge City Days Rodeo. Six persons were injured from flying debris or falling tents.
The wider storm
A surface trough moving out of eastern Colorado and the presence of an upper level jet streak helped to initiate thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening.
Began near Dodge City (37.7410, -100.0310).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 345456. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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