An unseasonably intense low pressure system tracked across the Plains into the Middle Mississippi Valley on October 27th and 28th. This feature produced very strong northwest winds across the Plains on Thursday October 28th with many locations measuring 50 to 65 mph winds.

High Wind in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 28-OCT-21 14:30:00 to 28-OCT-21 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather stations in the county had an average of sustained winds of 40 mph during the afternoon.

High Wind in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 28-OCT-21 11:53:00 to 28-OCT-21 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A nearby sensor along Interstate 70 near Westfall had a measured gust of 60 mph in the late afternoon.

High Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 28-OCT-21 12:45:00 to 28-OCT-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wichita Eisenhower National Airport had wind gusts of 58 to 61 mph during the afternoon hours. McConnell Air Force Base reported a 60 mph wind gust as well. Damage to tree limbs occurred across the county as well.

High Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 28-OCT-21 11:59:00 to 28-OCT-21 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Russell Municipal Airport measured a 60 mph wind gust around the noon hour.

High Wind in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 28-OCT-21 11:59:00 to 28-OCT-21 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A sensor along Interstate 70 near mile marker 229 measured a gust of 60 mph in the late afternoon.

High Wind in BARTON, KANSAS
From 28-OCT-21 14:56:00 to 28-OCT-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An AWOS sensor measured a sustained wind speed of 41 mph in the afternoon.

High Wind in SALINE, KANSAS
From 28-OCT-21 14:53:00 to 28-OCT-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS sensor at Salina Regional Airport measured a sustained speed of 40 mph with a peak gust of 66 mph in the afternoon.

High Wind in RICE, KANSAS
From 28-OCT-21 14:40:00 to 28-OCT-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A nearby sensor reported a wind gust above 60 mph.

High Wind in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 28-OCT-21 14:55:00 to 28-OCT-21 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A weather station reported gusts around 60 mph.

High Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 28-OCT-21 15:00:00 to 28-OCT-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hutchinson Municipal Airport measured a wind gust of 58 mph in the afternoon.

High Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 28-OCT-21 11:30:00 to 28-OCT-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A semi truck was blown over near Latham on US Highway 400 and Gray Road.

High Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 28-OCT-21 13:00:00 to 28-OCT-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strother Field Airport had a measured 58 mph wind gust in the afternoon.