High Wind Warning Issued for Leavenworth and Platte Counties; Gusts Up to 60 MPH 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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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Leavenworth and Platte counties, effective Sunday morning, with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and blowing snow.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Leavenworth County, KS and Platte County, MO
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Kansas City
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 Leavenworth County, KS and Platte County, MO.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a High Wind Warning (HWW) for portions of Kansas and Missouri. This alert is issued when sustained winds or frequent gusts are expected to reach speeds that can cause damage to property or pose a threat to life.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Kansas: Leavenworth County
- Missouri: Platte County
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Seek Shelter: Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
- Watch for Hazards: Be alert for falling debris, tree limbs, and downed power lines.
- Driving Safety: Use extra caution if you must drive. Winds of this magnitude make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
- Secure Property: Ensure all outdoor unsecured objects are brought inside or tied down.
Expected Conditions
During the High Wind Warning period, northwest winds are expected to range between 25 to 35 mph, with damaging gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These winds are capable of blowing down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated.
Additionally, falling and blowing snow may occur, which could result in periods of significantly reduced visibility for motorists and pedestrians.
Following the warning period, a Wind Advisory will be in effect with northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph.
Timeline
- High Wind Warning: Effective from 9:00 AM Sunday to 1:00 AM CDT Monday.
- Wind Advisory: Effective from 1:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) CDT Monday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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