High Wind Warning Issued for Central and Northeast Kansas with 60 MPH Gusts Expected
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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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A High Wind Warning is in effect for much of central and northeast Kansas on Sunday, with damaging winds up to 60 mph threatening power lines and travel.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Northeast Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Topeka
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 and Northeast Kansas.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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