A cluster of thunderstorms tracked across southeast Kansas early the morning of the 31st.  A strong, 55kt to 65kt low level jet helped to fuel these thunderstorms. An anvil shield overspread the skies of east central Kanas. Light rain from the anvil fell through the strong low level jet and forced this newly cooled air to rapidly push down to the surface.  The momentum transport brought a period of high winds to east central Kansas, with reports up to 70mph and damage reported.  The most significant damage occurred to the Lyndon High School, where the roof was torn off.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 05:30:00 to 31-MAR-08 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One mile east of the city of Pomona, estimated 65 to 70 mph winds blew over a car port and knocked down several power poles.  Two Pomona area residents also reported that damage was done to livestock buildings.

High Wind in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 05:08:00 to 31-MAR-08 05:08:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One semi-truck was blown off the road due to a strong wind gust along I-35 at mile marker 150. A 68-year-old man from New Jersey was sent to the hospital resulting from injuries sustained in the crash.

High Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 05:30:00 to 31-MAR-08 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof was torn off the gymnasium at the Lyndon High School. Students at the school were sent home early so a team could assess the damage. Elsewhere in Lyndon, the Osage County Health Dept. and the Road and Bridge Dept. sustained roof damage.

High Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 05:59:00 to 31-MAR-08 05:59:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated 60 mph winds. Spotter's location was 4 miles south of Scranton. Nearby in the city of Osage City, it was reported that a quarter section of the city was without power following the storm.  A garage blew over and damaged a primary powerline and transformer.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 05:25:00 to 31-MAR-08 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree one foot in diameter was blown down onto a jungle gym on Seventh Street.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 05:16:00 to 31-MAR-08 05:16:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Damage was reported at several locations in Franklin County by a trained spotter.  The roof was blown off a porch in the town of Princeton. Two trees were uprooted just east of the city along Douglas Road. Finally, one mile east of the city on Douglas road numerous trees were snapped off onto the roadway, and a trailer had it's screen door blown off.

High Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 04:18:00 to 31-MAR-08 04:18:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement official was located in the city of Garnett.

High Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 04:05:00 to 31-MAR-08 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

At the Emporia Automated Surface Observation Station (EMP).

High Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 04:38:00 to 31-MAR-08 04:52:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

KBOE Radio measured 61 mph wind gusts sporadically over the course of the time between 4:38am CST and 4:52am CST.

High Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-08 05:05:00 to 31-MAR-08 05:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several small tree limbs reported to be down at the spotter's residence on the southwest side of Lyndon.  Law enforcement officials in Lydon also reported estimated 65mph winds at 5:05am CST.