A strong upper level jet moved into the Texas Panhandle area putting southwest Kansas in the favorable left exit region providing enough to lift to produce thunderstorms, many that were severe.  The boundary layer was moist and unstable.

Hail in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 13:10:00 to 29-MAY-13 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 17:26:00 to 29-MAY-13 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 18:00:00 to 29-MAY-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 18:05:00 to 29-MAY-13 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 13:30:00 to 29-MAY-13 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 13:54:00 to 29-MAY-13 13:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MODOC
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 14:30:00 to 29-MAY-13 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALLOW WATER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail varied in size from pea to ping pong ball.

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 14:50:00 to 29-MAY-13 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MODOC
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 14:59:00 to 29-MAY-13 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT STATE PARK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 15:05:00 to 29-MAY-13 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERFIELD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 17:05:00 to 29-MAY-13 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 17:25:00 to 29-MAY-13 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN WHITE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 18:10:00 to 29-MAY-13 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 18:10:00 to 29-MAY-13 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANNING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very heavy rainfall was also reported.

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 19:16:00 to 29-MAY-13 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: KALVESTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 18:00:00 to 29-MAY-13 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three tornadoes were observed.  from 1850 - 1923 CDT.

Tornado in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 18:20:00 to 29-MAY-13 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A brief spin-up was observed lifting dirt but no damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 14:00:00 to 29-MAY-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BYERS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three sprinkler irrigation systems were overturned by the high wind in the vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind in COMANCHE, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 13:15:00 to 29-MAY-13 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROTECTION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIOWA, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 13:30:00 to 29-MAY-13 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 to 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 14:00:00 to 29-MAY-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACKSVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 80 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 14:00:00 to 29-MAY-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACKSVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 80 MPH.

Hail in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 16:50:00 to 29-MAY-13 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN WHITE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Tornado in KEARNY, KANSAS
From 29-MAY-13 17:50:00 to 29-MAY-13 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief spin-up was observed lifting dirt but no damage was reported.