High Wind Warning Issued for Central and Northeast Kansas with 60 MPH Gusts Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. The alert is classified under the NWS code HWW and indicates that severe wind conditions are likely.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts a wide geographic area across Kansas, including the following counties:

• Republic
• Washington
• Marshall
• Nemaha
• Brown
• Cloud
• Clay
• Riley
• Pottawatomie
• Jackson
• Jefferson
• Ottawa
• Dickinson
• Geary
• Morris
• Wabaunsee
• Shawnee
• Lyon
• Osage
• Coffey

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect northwest winds ranging from 30 to 40 mph, with peak gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, and the National Weather Service warns that widespread power outages are expected. Travel is also expected to be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 7:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 11:00 PM CDT on Sunday night.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm.
• Stay away from windows to avoid injury from breaking glass or debris.
• Watch for falling debris and tree limbs if you are outdoors.
• Use extreme caution if you must drive, especially when operating high-profile vehicles.