Showers and thunderstorms moved into Northwest Kansas during the evening hours. The outflow winds from the showers and thunderstorms were enhanced by the already strong winds above the surface, which lead to widespread reports of wind gusts of 60 to over 80 MPH across the area.  Wind gusts of 70 MPH occurred at Gove, with 74 MPH gusts reported at Atwood and 7 SW of Sharon Springs.  The peak gusts of 81 and 82 MPH were reported at Ludell and Colby respectively.  The wind gusts peaked during the late evening into the overnight hours then gradually diminished from west to east through the rest of the night.  The strong to severe wind gusts damaged structures and caused widespread power outages.

High Wind in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-12 14:00:00 to 27-MAY-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 17.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Winona south side of metal roof was peeled over to the north side of a local business.
Also in Winona a garage frame that was bolted to concrete was lifted from the concrete foundation and windows were blown out of a chicken coop.

High Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-12 22:00:00 to 27-MAY-12 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured in Oberlin.

High Wind in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-12 19:00:00 to 26-MAY-12 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Reported at Tribune.

High Wind in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-12 20:00:00 to 27-MAY-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Extrapolated based on wind gusts reported at Tribune at Scott City.

High Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-12 22:00:00 to 27-MAY-12 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Reported at Bird City.  A peak gust of 59 MPH was reported at St. Francis.

High Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-12 19:00:00 to 26-MAY-12 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Reported at 13 N Goodland.  A peak gust of 60 MPH was reported at Goodland.

High Wind in GOVE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-12 20:00:00 to 27-MAY-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 31.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured at 5 ESE of Gove.  At Grainfield south facing residence garage was destroyed.  A church roof was damaged with some bricks from the building displaced.  Two 10-15 inch diameter trees were broken and twisted, with may 6 inch living limbs broken throughout town.  A trailer was blown across a business lot which damaged a fuel pump.  A KDOT shed door facing south was completely damaged and numerous roads signs were damaged or destroyed.

High Wind in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-12 20:00:00 to 27-MAY-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 174.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Reported at Colby.  Zero visibility from blowing dust.  Several semis blown over in the eastbound lane on I-70, closing the interstate for a short time at mile marker 45.  At 3 ESE of Levant several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed.  An apartment building in Colby lost its roof, and may have had wall or ceiling collapses.  No reports of injuries.  Several fires reported around Colby due to transformer explosions, prompting all available fire fighters and police officers.  The strong winds and reduced visibilities in the blowing dust are hampering recovery efforts.  A porch roof 1 SSE of Colby was blown off the house.  At 6 SSW of Colby a large grain silo was caved in.  At 5 SE of Levant 2 miles of electrical line are down.  At 6 SSE of Levant 2 irrigation pivots were flipped over.  A barn near Gem was destroyed.  At 2 N of Colby a roof was removed with 2x4s imbedded in another roof nearby.

High Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-12 20:00:00 to 27-MAY-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extrapolated from the surroundings reports at Colby and Gove.

High Wind in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-12 22:00:00 to 27-MAY-12 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 1.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak gust measured at Ludell.  At Atwood a peak gust of 74 MPH was reported.  At 4 N Atwood a peak gust of 62 MPH was reported.  At 9 SSE of Atwood windows were blown out of garage and visibility was down to 100 yards, a 9 inch diameter tree limb was broken off a tree, and a fuel tank was blown over.  At 7 NW of Atwood a 5.5 inch diameter tree limb was torn from tree.

High Wind in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 26-MAY-12 19:00:00 to 26-MAY-12 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Reported at 7 SW of Sharon Springs.