A complex of thunderstorms moves across southern Missouri, on the
morning of March 31, 2008. Light rain from these storms made it as far
north as the Missouri River. The light rain mostly evaporated before it
hit the ground, due to very dry low level air. In addition, a low level
southerly jet of 40 to 60 mph, was combined with southerly surface
winds of 15 to 25 mph. The rain evaporating as it fell, allowed the low
level jet stream to reach the surface. The result was about an hour of
strong winds. Gusts to 60 mph were common across areas along and south
of the Missouri River. The highest wind gusts were estimated to be 75
mph, observed around Moberly. There was widespread light damage across
the area, mainly in the form of broken tree limbs and detached roof
shingles.

High Wind in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 10:00:00 to 31-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Shingles were blown off a house and two power lines were downed, and winds were estimated to 60 mph in Blackwater.

High Wind in CHARITON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 10:52:00 to 31-MAR-08 11:52:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to 60 mph, 3 miles east of Brunswick, as a tractor trailer was blown over on its side, on Highway 24.

High Wind in RANDOLPH, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 10:55:00 to 31-MAR-08 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to have gusted to 75 mph around Moberly. Numerous
light poles and power lines downed, as well as trees and tree branches.

High Wind in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 08:15:00 to 31-MAR-08 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Winds were measured up to 58 mph at Whiteman Air Force Base. Several trees and power lines were downed near Holden.

High Wind in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 09:12:00 to 31-MAR-08 10:12:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Winds were estimated gusting up to 60 mph in Carrollton.

High Wind in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 09:55:00 to 31-MAR-08 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust was measured at 60 mph, at the Marshall airport.

High Wind in CASS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 07:05:00 to 31-MAR-08 08:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Construction site materials were strewn 100 yards across a field. Roof shingle damage was observed with a bank. Winds were estimated to gust to 60 mph in Raymore.

High Wind in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 07:09:00 to 31-MAR-08 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were reported to gust to an estimated 60 mph, around the intersection of Highway 150 and 291, in southern Lee's Summit. A wind gust was measures at 59 mph, at the Lee's Summit Airport. Widespread minor shingle damage was reported, with up to 150 homes around Greenwood. There was also shingle damage reported in Grandview, and also in Kansas City at 114th Street and Blue Ridge Boulevard. In Independence, several trees were downed and metal rrofs were removed from two small commercial buildings.

High Wind in LAFAYETTE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-08 07:59:00 to 31-MAR-08 08:59:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A wind gust was measured at 69 mph in Higginsville. A tractor trailer was blown over on its side, on Interstate 70, 2 miles west of Odessa.