High Wind Warning Issued for Southwest and West Central Kansas; Gusts Up to 65 MPH Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for multiple counties in Kansas, effective Tuesday afternoon as damaging winds threaten power lines and travel.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest and West Central 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 Southwest and West Central Kansas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Dodge City, KS, has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS alert type code: HWW) for portions of southwest and west central Kansas. The warning indicates that damaging winds are likely within the specified timeframe.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad section of Kansas, including the following counties:
- Scott
- Lane
- Ness
- Hamilton
- Kearny
- Finney
- Hodgeman
- Stanton
- Grant
- Haskell
- Gray
- Ford
- Morton
- Stevens
- Seward
- Meade
- Clark
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm.
- Stay away from windows to avoid potential injury from breaking glass.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained southwest winds ranging from 35 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are projected to reach up to 65 mph. These conditions are expected to result in damaging winds that will blow down trees and power lines, leading to widespread power outages. Travel is expected to be difficult across the region.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 12:00 PM CST (11:00 AM MST) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM CST (5:00 PM MST) that same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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