A very strong low pressure center and high pressure moving down into the central Plains produced a tight pressure gradient over western Kansas.  In addition, mixing of the boundary layer allowed strong winds aloft to reach the surface.  Visibilities in blowing dust lowered to under 1 mile at times.

High Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A semi truck was blown over on highway 281 south of St. John.

High Wind in TREGO, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in LANE, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 10:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in NESS, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in HAMILTON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 10:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 11:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 11:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 09:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in STANTON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in TREGO, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles were blown down in the northwest and southwest part of the county.

High Wind in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in RUSH, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

High Wind in STANTON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

The wind was recorded at the Stanton County airport.

High Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 11:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in RUSH, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in NESS, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in RUSH, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in STANTON, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in GRANT, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in HASKELL, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in GRAY, KANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 to 02-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement