High Wind Warning Issued for Southeast Kansas; 60 MPH Gusts Expected Sunday
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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 Chautauqua, Montgomery, Wilson, and Woodson counties, effective Sunday with gusts up to 60 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Kansas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wichita
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 Southeast Kansas.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning (HWW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Wichita, KS. The alert was issued on March 14 and covers a significant wind event scheduled for the following day.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following counties in Kansas:
- Chautauqua
- Montgomery
- Wilson
- Woodson
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid windows to prevent injury. Watch closely for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult—especially for those operating high-profile vehicles. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages.
Expected Conditions
Northwest winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 30 to 40 mph. Wind gusts may reach up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 7:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15, until 10:00 PM CDT Sunday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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