During the evening of April 19th, a cold front passed through Northwestern Kansas that produced damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph in the region. Blowing dust was also reported in the region due to these high winds that reduced visibilities down to near zero in some locations. An isolated thunderstorm also developed within the region due to the cold front passage that yielded hail up to a penny in size.

Dust Storm in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 18:00:00 to 19-APR-23 19:40:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: NWS Employee

Visibility as low as near-zero statute miles reported within Sherman County due to high winds causing blowing dust. The lowest visibility of near-zero statute miles was reported 13 miles north of Edson, KS with an estimated 70 mph wind gust. Time range estimated using other local storm reports and KGLD ASOS observations.

High Wind in THOMAS, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 20:00:00 to 19-APR-23 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High wind gusts of 58 mph or greater were observed in Thomas County. The maximum wind gust of 60 mph was reported at a Mesonet station located 8 miles west-southwest of Mingo, KS. Blowing dust caused by the high winds reduced visibility down to 3 statute miles within the county. A semi was reported to have blown over 2 miles south-southwest of Colby, KS causing 2 injuries.

High Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 18:00:00 to 19-APR-23 21:17:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 47.50K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High wind gusts of 58 mph or greater were observed in Sherman County. The maximum wind gust of an estimated 70 mph was reported 13 miles north of Edson, KS. Blowing dust caused by the high winds reduced visibility down to near zero in some locations. Damage caused by the high winds included irrigation pipes blown onto Interstate 70 at mile marker 2, a power pole blown down 6 miles north of Goodland, KS on Highway 27 as well as up to 10 downed powerlines reported 3 miles north-northeast of Caruso, KS.

High Wind in GOVE, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 20:37:00 to 19-APR-23 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A Mesonet station located in Campus, KS reported a wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in LOGAN, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 20:05:00 to 19-APR-23 23:22:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

High wind gusts of 58 mph or greater were observed in Logan county. The maximum wind gust of 63 mph was reported at the KOEL AWOS located 2 miles east-southeast of Oakley, KS. Blowing dust from the high winds reduced visibilities down to 4 statute miles.

High Wind in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 20:30:00 to 19-APR-23 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A Mesonet station located 2 miles north of Atwood, KS reported a 58 mph wind gust.

Hail in RAWLINS, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 22:13:00 to 19-APR-23 22:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERNDON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to pennies in size reported at location. Time is radar estimated.

High Wind in SHERIDAN, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 21:04:00 to 19-APR-23 21:04:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Mesonet station located 5 miles south of Selden, KS reported a 68 mph wind gust.

High Wind in WICHITA, KANSAS
From 19-APR-23 20:34:00 to 19-APR-23 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A Mesonet station located 8 miles north of Marienthal, KS reported a 58 mph wind gust.