Very strong winds moved southeast across portions of Central and South-Central Kansas during the afternoon and evening hours of February 24th, 2007, behind a strong cold front surging southeast across the area. Sustained 40 to 45 mph winds were common, with gusts ranging from 50 to 60 mph. Minor structural damage consisting of sporadic downed powerlines, tree limbs, and even a few downed powerpoles was reported, mainly across Central Kansas. Additionally, moderate to heavy snow occurred briefly with the strong winds, drastically reducing visibilities across mainly Central Kansas. The reduced visibilities and slick conditions resulted in a few traffic accidents.

High Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 20:56:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 51 mph gust was measured by the McPherson Airport AWOS.

High Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 20:43:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 51 mph gust was measured by KSNW Weatherlab equipment.

High Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 19:48:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 52 mph wind gust was measured by the Hutchinson Airport ASOS.

High Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 18:57:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 50 mph wind gust was measured by KSNW Weatherlab equipment.

High Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 20:45:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 55 mph wind gust was measured at the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport.

High Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 19:33:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 53 mph wind gust was measured by KSNW Weatherlab equipment.

High Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 18:12:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 ES
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 54 mph wind gust was measured by KSNW Weatherlab equipment. Some power poles, power lines, and tree limbs were downed from Great Bend to Pawnee Rock. Information courtesy of the Great Bend Tribune.

High Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 14:47:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 60 mph wind gust was measured at the Russell Airport at 1519 CST. A brief period of heavy snow occurred with the strong winds, producing near zero visibility at times across the county. However, accumulations remained under one inch. A young man was injured when the vehicle he was riding in slid off Interstate 70.

High Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 19:15:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 20:50:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 20:50:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in HARPER, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 19:15:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 14:50:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 19:30:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 24-FEB-07 19:30:00 to 24-FEB-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement