Thunderstorms developed repeatedly along a weak, slow-moving front in east-central Kansas.  One cluster of storms produced winds in excess of hurricane force in the suburbs of Kansas City during the early afternoon hours.  Another cluster of storms in the early evening hours caused additional wind damage just a few miles north of where the earlier storms had tracked.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 13:08:00 to 07-AUG-00 13:08:00 (CST)
Location: LENEXA
Magnitude: 57 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A light pole was blown down into the intersection of 98th and Marshall.

Hail in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 18:27:00 to 07-AUG-00 18:27:00 (CST)
Location: TONGANOXIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 18:30:00 to 07-AUG-00 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: TONGANOXIE
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees up to 2 feet in diameter were blown down.  Many tents were blown down at the County Fairgrounds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 18:37:00 to 07-AUG-00 18:37:00 (CST)
Location: BASEHOR
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A tree 4 feet in diameter was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 18:41:00 to 07-AUG-00 18:41:00 (CST)
Location: BASEHOR
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A 20 inch diameter tree fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYANDOTTE, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 18:52:00 to 07-AUG-00 18:52:00 (CST)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Emergency management officials estimated wind gusts at 60 mph near the interchange of Interstates 70 and 435.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINN, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 15:20:00 to 07-AUG-00 15:20:00 (CST)
Location: LA CYGNE
Magnitude: 57 E
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

The fire department reported numerous downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 13:00:00 to 07-AUG-00 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: OVERLAND PARK
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A ham radio antenna was blown over at Johnson County Community College.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYANDOTTE, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 13:14:00 to 07-AUG-00 13:14:00 (CST)
Location: KANSAS CITY
Magnitude: 70 E
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Emergency management officials estimated wind gusts at 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 15:30:00 to 07-AUG-00 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: OSAWATOMIE
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement officials reported 70 mph wind gusts.

Hail in MIAMI, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 15:30:00 to 07-AUG-00 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: OSAWATOMIE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 13:00:00 to 07-AUG-00 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: MERRIAM
Magnitude: 74 E
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A fabric dome covering tennis courts was torn by thunderstorm winds.  The dome was rated to withstand 85 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 18:45:00 to 07-AUG-00 18:45:00 (CST)
Location: OVERLAND PARK
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Several tree limbs 4 to 6 inches in diameter were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 12:40:00 to 07-AUG-00 12:40:00 (CST)
Location: LENEXA
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

The media reported 70 mph wind gusts near the intersection of K-7 and K-10 west of Lenexa.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, KANSAS
From 07-AUG-00 13:00:00 to 07-AUG-00 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: LENEXA
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Emergency managers estimated winds at 70 mph.  Several cars were blown off the road at Interstate 435 and 87th Street.  Billboard signs were blown down and a parked semi trailer was overturned near 119th Street and Renner Road.