Thunderstorms developed along and north of a warm front as it lifted slowly into southwest Kansas.  There was a jet streak aiding in the development of the storms.

Hail in BARBER, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 17:30:00 to 05-AUG-13 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERHEAD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BARBER, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 17:45:00 to 05-AUG-13 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERHEAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 18:27:00 to 05-AUG-13 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMELL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 18:30:00 to 05-AUG-13 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 19:05:00 to 05-AUG-13 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 19:08:00 to 05-AUG-13 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRAY, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 19:10:00 to 05-AUG-13 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGALLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LANE, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 15:57:00 to 05-AUG-13 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEALY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANE, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 16:07:00 to 05-AUG-13 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEALY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was also pea sized hail falling during the wind that was estimated to be 60 MPH.  Tree branches were blown down by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANE, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 16:18:00 to 05-AUG-13 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIGHTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was also pea sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANE, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 16:10:00 to 05-AUG-13 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEALY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several 4 inch diameter tree limbs were broken by the high wind.  There was also one report of branches as big as six inches in diameter taken down by the wind.  In addition, a semi was blown off the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 16:59:00 to 05-AUG-13 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND KRIER ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

There were 4 to 5 inch diameter tree branches broken by the high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESS, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 17:23:00 to 05-AUG-13 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESS CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 17:45:00 to 05-AUG-13 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACRES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARBER, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 18:07:00 to 05-AUG-13 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDICINE LODGE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 19:35:00 to 05-AUG-13 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CULLISON
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The wind was estimated to be gusting to 100 MPH.  The report was initially made by a storm spotter.  Damage had not been reported at the time of the report.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 19:52:00 to 05-AUG-13 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATT
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 19:50:00 to 05-AUG-13 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATT
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous power lines were blown down in and around Pratt.  The entire city was without power as well as in Cullison and Iuka. Numerous trees were reported down from Cullison to Pratt.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 20:00:00 to 05-AUG-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATT
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 20:08:00 to 05-AUG-13 20:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: IUKA
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to 12 inch diameter trees were reported to be blown down by the high wind at NW 10th and 70th Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 20:09:00 to 05-AUG-13 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were estimated to be at least 80 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 18:10:00 to 05-AUG-13 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be at least 60 MPH.

Flash Flood in NESS, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 16:30:00 to 05-AUG-13 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was reported over a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 15:35:00 to 05-AUG-13 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT STATE PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, KANSAS
From 05-AUG-13 19:05:00 to 05-AUG-13 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.