An intense low pressure system tracked across the Plains on March 31st, 2023. South central and southeast Kansas reported wind gusts in the 55 to 70 mph range, which caused tree and structure damage. These winds made grass fires very difficult to control. Dry conditions with a recently tilled field combined with the strong winds resulted in dirt to be picked up in Labette County.

High Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 13:50:00 to 31-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous homes had shingles blown off and several buildings had canopies blown off along Main Street in Sedan.

High Wind in RENO, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 15:45:00 to 31-MAR-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hutchinson Regional Airport measured a wind gust to 61 mph.

High Wind in HARVEY, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 11:55:00 to 31-MAR-23 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Newton City County Airport had a measured gust to 59 mph. The emergency manager reported power lines down in multiple places throughout the county.

Wildfire in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 11:50:00 to 31-MAR-23 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A fire started west of the town of El Dorado. There was structure damage to a home, and five sheds were seriously damaged. This fire prompted evacuations in the area and road closures including the exit to the Kansas Turnpike. There was a vehicular accident on a nearby roadway due to smoke in the area which unfortunately resulted in two critical injuries.

High Wind in WILSON, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be around 60 mph.

High Wind in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 13:45:00 to 31-MAR-23 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Chanute Martin Johnson Airport measured a gust to 61 mph.

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 13:46:00 to 31-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Coffeyville Municipal Airport measured a wind gust to 61 mph with the peak wind gust of 66 mph a little over an hour later.

High Wind in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 11:15:00 to 31-MAR-23 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wichita Eisenhower National Airport ASOS measured a wind gust to 58 mph about 30 minutes before the peak gust of 62 mph. A power pole was leaned over into the street near Clearwater as well.

High Wind in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 12:15:00 to 31-MAR-23 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

El Dorado Airport measured a sustained wind speed of 43 mph.

High Wind in GREENWOOD, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 12:35:00 to 31-MAR-23 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Lt. William M. Milliken Airport near Eureka measured a sustained wind speed of 41 mph.

High Wind in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 12:05:00 to 31-MAR-23 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strother Field Airport measured a wind gust to 59 mph.

Dust Storm in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 14:20:00 to 31-MAR-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dispatch reports US Highway 59 was closed due to zero visibility from dust and smoke between Altamont and Parsons. Winds were in excess of 70 mph. Dirt from a recently plowed field was picked up and lofted with these strong winds. Additional debris was blown across the road with trees down and a power pole also down across the road. They have had both cars and tractor-trailers blown off the road. No injuries were reported.

High Wind in SUMNER, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 11:35:00 to 31-MAR-23 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be around 60 mph.

High Wind in ELK, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 13:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be around 60 mph.

High Wind in WOODSON, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 12:45:00 to 31-MAR-23 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated to be around 60 mph.

High Wind in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 31-MAR-23 14:30:00 to 31-MAR-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tri City Airport near Parsons measured a wind gust of 67 mph. Power poles and trees were down across Highway 59 near Altamont. They have had both cars and tractor-trailers blown off the road.