During the late morning through the afternoon high winds were reported across most of northwest Kansas.  Wind gust reports of 58-60 MPH were very common across the area.  The strongest measured gust of 64 MPH was reported at the Goodland airport.  The high winds also contributed to wide spread blowing dust which reduced visibilities down to less than a quarter mile a few times through the day.  The poor visibilities contributed to three accidents on Highway 83 near Rexford.

High Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 16-JAN-14 13:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds estimated from nearby mesonet and ASOS/AWOS stations in neighboring counties.

High Wind in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 16-JAN-14 11:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds estimated from nearby mesonet and ASOS/AWOS stations in neighboring counties.

High Wind in GOVE, KANSAS
From 16-JAN-14 13:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak winds of 52 and 57 mph were also reported.

High Wind in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 16-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 16-JAN-14 13:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Reported at Hill City airport.

High Wind in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 16-JAN-14 11:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Reported 4N of Atwood.

High Wind in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 16-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Sustained winds of 40 mph measured at Oakley AWOS station.

High Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 16-JAN-14 11:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Sustained winds of 40-45 MPH occurred during the morning through the afternoon at the Norton airport.  A peak gust of 56 MPH was also reported.

High Wind in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 16-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Reported outside of Colby.

High Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 16-JAN-14 11:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Reported at Goodland airport.

High Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 16-JAN-14 13:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Eight to 10 inch diameter and 25 ft. long tree branch blown down into street in Oberlin.  Visibility reduced to around 2 miles.

High Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 16-JAN-14 11:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Semi Truck tipped over on Highway 36 8W of St. Francis due to high winds.