During the day a strong upper level disturbance centered over the upper Midwest caused wind gusts up to 71 MPH to occur over Northwest Kansas. The highest wind gust occurred in Rawlins County. The high winds over dry ground caused localized dust storms to occur at several locations.

High Wind in GOVE, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 09:00:00 to 06-APR-22 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

No wind gusts of 58 MPH or greater were reported in the county. However surrounding counties did have gusts of 58 MPH or greater.

High Wind in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 08:00:00 to 06-APR-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

There were no wind gusts of 58 MPH or greater reported in the county. However surrounding counties did report winds of 58 MPH or greater.

Dust Storm in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 09:15:00 to 06-APR-22 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Low visibility in the blowing dust in the Cedar Bluffs area caused a car to be rear-ended on Highway 83.

Dust Storm in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 12:34:00 to 06-APR-22 12:34:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility reported in the blowing dust 1 SSW of Clayton.

Dust Storm in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 10:53:00 to 06-APR-22 10:53:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 36 at MM 93 had near zero visibility reported.

Dust Storm in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 09:43:00 to 06-APR-22 09:43:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Near zero visibility reported between McDonald and Atwood on Highway 36.

Dust Storm in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 09:15:00 to 06-APR-22 09:15:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Near zero visibility in the blowing dust 13 NNW of Edson.

Dust Storm in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 12:11:00 to 06-APR-22 12:11:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility reported on CR 71.

Dust Storm in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 12:27:00 to 06-APR-22 13:27:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near zero visibility in blowing dust reported 5 N of Goodland, 14 S of Wheeler, and 4 WNW of Edson (CR 65 and 25 intersection) during this timeframe.

Dust Storm in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 11:21:00 to 06-APR-22 11:21:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near zero visibility in blowing dust reported at Rexford on Highway 24.

High Wind in CHEYENNE, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 09:00:00 to 06-APR-22 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts up to 61 MPH occurred across the county.  The highest wind gusts were measured northwest of St. Francis.

High Wind in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 09:00:00 to 06-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts up to 71 MPH occurred across the county.  The highest wind gusts were measured near Blakeman.

High Wind in DECATUR, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 09:00:00 to 06-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

No wind gusts of 58 MPH or greater were reported in the county.  However surrounding counties did have high wind gusts.

High Wind in NORTON, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 09:00:00 to 06-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

No wind gusts of 58 MPH or greater were reported in the county.  However surrounding counties did have high wind gusts.

High Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 07:15:00 to 06-APR-22 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wind gusts up to 70 MPH occurred across the county.  The highest wind gust was estimated north-northwest of Edson.  Semi was blown over near the Colorado border on I-70.

High Wind in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 09:00:00 to 06-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gusts up to 60 MPH occurred across the county.  The highest wind gust reported was at the Colby airport.  Two semis were blown over by Brewster by the high winds.

High Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 09:00:00 to 06-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

No wind gusts of 58 MPH or greater were reported in the county.  However surrounding counties did have gusts of 58 MPH or greater.

High Wind in GRAHAM, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 09:00:00 to 06-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gusts up to 63 MPH occurred across the county.  The highest wind gust reported was at the Hill City airport.

High Wind in WALLACE, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 07:00:00 to 06-APR-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts up to 65 MPH occurred across the county.  The highest wind gust reported was at Weskan.

High Wind in GREELEY, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 07:00:00 to 06-APR-22 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

There were no wind gusts of 58 MPH or greater reported in the county.  However surrounding counties did report winds of 58 MPH or greater.  The visibility was reduced down to five miles for a brief time at Tribune due to blowing dust.

High Wind in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 06-APR-22 09:00:00 to 06-APR-22 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts up to 63 MPH occurred across the county.  The highest wind gust reported was at the Oakley airport.  Blowing dust reduced the visibility down to four miles for a brief time at Oakley.