Thunderstorms developed repeatedly along a weak, slow-moving front across east-central Kansas and west-central Missouri.  One cluster of storms produced damaging winds of up to 80 mph in the Kansas City metro area in the early afternoon hours.  Additional storms that developed later in the day produced another significant wind event, with winds gusting above hurricane force as the storms tracked from the Warrensburg area to near Sedalia.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARITON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 15:48:00 to 07-AUG-00 15:48:00 (CST)
Location: KEYTESVILLE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement officials estimated winds at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 14:50:00 to 07-AUG-00 14:50:00 (CST)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Tree limbs up to 6 inches in diameter were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 20:05:00 to 07-AUG-00 20:05:00 (CST)
Location: HIGGINSVILLE
Magnitude: 53 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

The NWS co-op observer at Higginsville recorded a 61 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 16:07:00 to 07-AUG-00 16:07:00 (CST)
Location: HARRISONVILLE
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Wind gusts were estimated at 70 mph by the Harrisonville Police Department.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 17:00:00 to 07-AUG-00 17:10:00 (CST)
Location: WHITEMAN AFB
Magnitude: 81 M
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Winds at Whiteman AFB were measured at 66 mph at 6:00 pm, and severe wind gusts continued for several minutes.  At 6:06 pm the peak gust of 93 mph was recorded.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 15:45:00 to 07-AUG-00 15:45:00 (CST)
Location: DREXEL
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

An amateur radio operator reported 60 mph winds and power outages.

Hail in RAY, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 14:25:00 to 07-AUG-00 14:25:00 (CST)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 17:13:00 to 07-AUG-00 17:18:00 (CST)
Location: LA MONTE
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 19:26:00 to 07-AUG-00 19:26:00 (CST)
Location: LEES SUMMIT
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

The Lees Summit Fire Department estimated wind gusts over 60 mph at Truman East Medical Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 14:40:00 to 07-AUG-00 14:40:00 (CST)
Location: LATHROP
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

An 18 inch diameter tree limb was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 14:00:00 to 07-AUG-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: KEARNEY
Magnitude: 57 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in RAY, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 14:25:00 to 07-AUG-00 14:25:00 (CST)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

An amateur radio operator reported 70 mph wind gusts.

Hail in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 17:45:00 to 07-AUG-00 17:45:00 (CST)
Location: BOONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 17:20:00 to 07-AUG-00 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: WINDSOR
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The sheriff's department reported numerous downed trees and power lines.

Hail in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 22:02:00 to 07-AUG-00 22:02:00 (CST)
Location: BOONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 21:20:00 to 07-AUG-00 21:20:00 (CST)
Location: BOONVILLE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Boonville police reported 60 mph wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 13:33:00 to 07-AUG-00 13:33:00 (CST)
Location: CLAYCOMO
Magnitude: 70 E
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Storm spotters reported 80 mph winds near the interchange of I-435 and SR 210.  Nearby in the Northland of Kansas City, a tree was uprooted and fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 13:30:00 to 07-AUG-00 13:30:00 (CST)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 59 M
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

A 68 mph wind gust was recorded in downtown Kansas City.  At least two windows in a downtown high-rise were shattered.  A light pole fell on a police car, and windows were damaged on at least 5 other patrol cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 15:00:00 to 07-AUG-00 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: MOORESVILLE
Magnitude: 70 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 17:45:00 to 07-AUG-00 17:45:00 (CST)
Location: WARRENSBURG
Magnitude: 55 M
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

An amateur radio operator recorded a 63 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAY, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 14:30:00 to 07-AUG-00 14:30:00 (CST)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Numerous trees were downed in Richmond.  At least one tree fell on a car.

Hail in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 17:50:00 to 07-AUG-00 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: BOONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 16:26:00 to 07-AUG-00 16:26:00 (CST)
Location: MOBERLY
Magnitude: 57 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Storm spotters estimated wind gusts at 65 mph.

Hail in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 08-AUG-00 00:25:00 to 08-AUG-00 00:25:00 (CST)
Location: BOONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Dime size hail was reported at mile marker 106 on Interstate 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 16:05:00 to 07-AUG-00 16:05:00 (CST)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement officials reported downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 16:41:00 to 07-AUG-00 16:41:00 (CST)
Location: CENTERVIEW
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 17:20:00 to 07-AUG-00 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: SEDALIA
Magnitude: 65 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Emergency managers reported 75 mph winds and numerous downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 17:45:00 to 07-AUG-00 17:45:00 (CST)
Location: OTTERVILLE
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 16:22:00 to 07-AUG-00 16:22:00 (CST)
Location: DREXEL
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

An amateur radio operator reported downed tree limbs 4 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 07-AUG-00 19:40:00 to 07-AUG-00 19:40:00 (CST)
Location: KNOB NOSTER
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A tree 12 to 18 inches in diameter was downed.