High Wind Warning Issued for Central and Southwest Kansas with Gusts up to 65 MPH
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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 and southwest Kansas, effective Sunday, with damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph expected to cause power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Southwest Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Dodge City 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 and Southwest Kansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Dodge City, KS, has issued a High Wind Warning (HWW) for multiple regions across Kansas. This alert signifies that damaging wind conditions are likely, posing a significant threat to property and travel safety.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas. Affected counties include Trego, Ellis, Scott, Lane, Ness, Rush, Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Hodgeman, Pawnee, Stafford, Stanton, Grant, Haskell, Gray, Ford, Edwards, Kiowa, Pratt, Morton, Stevens, Seward, Meade, Clark, Comanche, and Barber.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for sustained north winds between 35 and 45 mph, with peak gusts reaching up to 65 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 will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
What You Should Do
To ensure safety during this event, residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution and maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to take effect at 5:00 AM CDT (4:00 AM MDT) on Sunday, March 15. The alert is currently set to expire at 9:00 PM CDT (8:00 PM MDT) on Sunday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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