A very intense surface cyclone situated over the Northern Great Lakes teamed with a strong inverted surface ridge punching south from South Dakota & Nebraska to produce north winds that were sustained from 40 to 50 mph with 55 to 70 mph gusts. The damaging winds occurred from around 5 PM until around 8 PM.

High Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 26-JAN-14 17:59:00 to 26-JAN-14 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusts ranged from 58-65 mph. AWOS, an off-duty NWS employee, and a trained spotter all contributed to this report.

High Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 26-JAN-14 18:08:00 to 26-JAN-14 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The 59-mph gust was measured at Russell Airport.

High Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 26-JAN-14 18:34:00 to 26-JAN-14 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A 2-foot (22-24 inch) diameter tree was broken off at the trunk.

High Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 26-JAN-14 18:10:00 to 26-JAN-14 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Power lines were blown down along a 1-mile stretch of I-135 in South Salina. The downed power lines closed traffic from shortly after 7 PM until 1030 PM. The downed power lines also, literally, sparked 3 grass fires but fortunately there were no injuries. No doubt, there was tree damage. The most significant was that of a few large trees that were uprooted. Gusts ranged from 60-70 mph. ASOS at Salina Airport contributed to this report.

High Wind in CHASE, KANSAS
From 26-JAN-14 19:15:00 to 26-JAN-14 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The 63-mph gust was measured at the Tallgrass Prairie site TGSK1 between 7 PM and 730 PM.

High Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 26-JAN-14 19:30:00 to 26-JAN-14 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was uprooted and fell across a road 4 miles south southwest of Mt. Vernon near Highway 54 and 130 Avenue between Kingman and Cheney.

High Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 26-JAN-14 19:44:00 to 26-JAN-14 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The 60-mph gust was measured at McConnell Air Force Base.

High Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 26-JAN-14 20:06:00 to 26-JAN-14 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds of 40 mph and gusts to near 60 mph occurred across the county causing minor issues with trees and power lines.

High Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 26-JAN-14 19:20:00 to 26-JAN-14 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds of 40 mph and gusts to near 60 mph occurred across the county causing minor issues with trees and power lines.

High Wind in MARION, KANSAS
From 26-JAN-14 19:28:00 to 26-JAN-14 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds of 40 mph and gusts to near 60 mph occurred across the county causing minor issues with trees and power lines.

High Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 26-JAN-14 20:10:00 to 26-JAN-14 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds of 40 mph and gusts to near 60 mph occurred across the county causing minor issues with trees and power lines.

High Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 26-JAN-14 19:30:00 to 26-JAN-14 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds of 40 mph and gusts to near 60 mph occurred across the county causing minor issues with trees and power lines.