High Wind Warning Issued for Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, and Russell Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for central Kansas, with damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph expected to impact the region on Sunday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wichita KS
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Kansas.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Wichita, KS. This alert indicates that hazardous wind conditions are imminent or occurring in the specified region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Kansas:
- Barton
- Ellsworth
- Lincoln
- Russell
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for sustained northwest winds ranging from 35 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 65 mph. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated. Travel will be significantly difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends the following safety actions:
- 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 on open roads exposed to crosswinds.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to be in effect from 5:00 AM CDT to 10:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15. The alert was officially issued at 11:21 AM CDT on Saturday, March 14.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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