The area was on the southern edge of the westerlies aloft.  Afternoon convection was able to develop in a moist and unstable airmass.

Thunderstorm Wind in HODGEMAN, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 18:50:00 to 13-AUG-19 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JETMORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated at 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in FINNEY, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 18:52:00 to 13-AUG-19 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GCK)GARDEN CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 18:55:00 to 13-AUG-19 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HYS)HAYS MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 18:56:00 to 13-AUG-19 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATHARINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be at least 70 MPH.

Hail in HAMILTON, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 18:58:00 to 13-AUG-19 18:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: SYRACUSE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 19:00:00 to 13-AUG-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURDETT
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several livestock pen panels were moved or blown about 100 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAY, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 19:02:00 to 13-AUG-19 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CIMARRON ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH.

Hail in HAMILTON, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 19:03:00 to 13-AUG-19 19:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: SYRACUSE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 19:07:00 to 13-AUG-19 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WRIGHT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

There was tree damage from the high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 19:10:00 to 13-AUG-19 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DODGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A transformer was blown off a power pole but may have been loose since the pole stood.  The winds were still estimated to be close to 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 19:11:00 to 13-AUG-19 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DDC)DODGE CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 19:20:00 to 13-AUG-19 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At least 20 semi trucks were blown over on the interstate in the vicinity.  One had power lines blown onto it but fortunately there were no injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 19:30:00 to 13-AUG-19 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARNED
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

There were multiple reports of large tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 19:54:00 to 13-AUG-19 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPEWELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated at 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 20:08:00 to 13-AUG-19 20:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated at 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREGO, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 17:55:00 to 13-AUG-19 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKEENEY
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in LANE, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 18:15:00 to 13-AUG-19 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIGHTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated to be 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 18:16:00 to 13-AUG-19 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be at least 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 18:24:00 to 13-AUG-19 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLIS
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 18:30:00 to 13-AUG-19 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOG BACK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Three semi trucks were overturned on the interstate.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORTON, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 18:35:00 to 13-AUG-19 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKHART
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in PRATT, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 20:35:00 to 13-AUG-19 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATT MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in STAFFORD, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 20:59:00 to 13-AUG-19 20:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in TREGO, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 17:20:00 to 13-AUG-19 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VODA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREGO, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 17:55:00 to 13-AUG-19 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKEENEY
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A roof was blown off a building.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 18:47:00 to 13-AUG-19 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYS
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in ELLIS, KANSAS
From 13-AUG-19 18:48:00 to 13-AUG-19 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYS
Magnitude: 85.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A roof was blown off a church and the debris landed on vehicles.