An extremely intense shortwave trough moved into the central plains during the day and evening.  Even though the low levels of the atmosphere were relatively cool, thunderstorms developed explosively.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 12:40:00 to 10-MAY-10 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to three inch diameter tree branches were broken.  The spotter estimated winds of 60 to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 12:53:00 to 10-MAY-10 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated to be between 55 and 65 mph.

Strong Wind in STANTON, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 15:45:00 to 10-MAY-10 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 16:00:00 to 10-MAY-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds behind a strong cold front blew over a steeple on a church in Lakin.

Strong Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 16:38:00 to 10-MAY-10 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 52 mph wind gust was recorded at the Garden City airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 13:10:00 to 10-MAY-10 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 13:12:00 to 10-MAY-10 13:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRACTOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The off duty NWS employee estimated wind speeds of 60 mph.

Hail in BARBER, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 14:52:00 to 10-MAY-10 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: UPPDEGRAFF
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RUSH, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 15:00:00 to 10-MAY-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CRACKEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Tornado in NESS, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 14:08:00 to 10-MAY-10 14:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNOLD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This was a weak tornado that briefly made contact with the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 12:50:00 to 10-MAY-10 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENNIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two semi trucks with trailers were blown over on highway 83.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 12:55:00 to 10-MAY-10 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALLOW WATER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One semi was blown over on highway 83.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 11:30:00 to 10-MAY-10 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 12:35:00 to 10-MAY-10 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERAL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Part of a wall was blown out at the Southwest Medical Center.

High Wind in HAMILTON, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 15:25:00 to 10-MAY-10 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 60 mph wind gust was recorded at the Syracuse airport behind a strong cold front.

High Wind in HAMILTON, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 15:25:00 to 10-MAY-10 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong winds destroyed an awning, took tree limbs down and tore shingles of several roofs.

Hail in TREGO, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 14:29:00 to 10-MAY-10 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFF RES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SEWARD, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 12:35:00 to 10-MAY-10 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBL)LIBERAL ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 12:57:00 to 10-MAY-10 13:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALLOW WATER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail lasted 20 minutes.

Hail in FORD, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 13:19:00 to 10-MAY-10 13:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDTHORST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in BARBER, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 14:23:00 to 10-MAY-10 14:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDICINE LODGE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BARBER, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 14:30:00 to 10-MAY-10 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was also 0.50 of rain in 22 minutes.

Hail in NESS, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 14:30:00 to 10-MAY-10 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSGOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Tornado in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 13:00:00 to 10-MAY-10 13:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIGSTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Although the condensation funnel only was halfway to the ground, there was brief contact with the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 10-MAY-10 12:55:00 to 10-MAY-10 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALLOW WATER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power poles were broken, trees were toppled over, barn doors were blown off and a grain bin was collapsed by the high wind.