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Red Flag Warning issued March 10 at 2:42AM CDT until March 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 008 Republic, Fire Weather Zone 009 Washington, Fire Weather Zone 010 Marshall, Fire Weather Zone 011 Nemaha, Fire Weather Zone 012 Brown, Fire Weather Zone 020 Cloud, Fire Weather Zone 021 Clay, Fire Weather Zone 022 Riley, Fire Weather Zone 023 Pottawatomie, Fire Weather Zone 024 Jackson, Fire Weather Zone 026 Jefferson, Fire Weather Zone 034 Ottawa, Fire Weather Zone 035 Dickinson, Fire Weather Zone 036 Geary, Fire Weather Zone 037 Morris, Fire Weather Zone 038 Wabaunsee, Fire Weather Zone 039 Shawnee, Fire Weather Zone 040 Douglas, Fire Weather Zone 054 Lyon, Fire Weather Zone
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Fire Weather Watch issued March 9 at 3:19AM CDT until March 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 008 Republic, Fire Weather Zone 009 Washington, Fire Weather Zone 010 Marshall, Fire Weather Zone 011 Nemaha, Fire Weather Zone 012 Brown, Fire Weather Zone 020 Cloud, Fire Weather Zone 021 Clay, Fire Weather Zone 022 Riley, Fire Weather Zone 023 Pottawatomie, Fire Weather Zone 024 Jackson, Fire Weather Zone 026 Jefferson, Fire Weather Zone 034 Ottawa, Fire Weather Zone 035 Dickinson, Fire Weather
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Blizzard Warning issued March 4 at 11:57PM CST until March 5 at 4:00AM CST by NWS Topeka KS

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Douglas, Shawnee, Brown, Jackson, and Jefferson Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
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High Wind Warning issued March 4 at 2:25PM CST until March 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Topeka KS

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Winter Storm Watch issued March 3 at 2:08PM CST until March 5 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Topeka KS

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
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High Wind Warning issued March 3 at 2:01PM CST until March 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Topeka KS

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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High Wind Watch issued March 2 at 1:52PM CST until March 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Topeka KS

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 58 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Extreme Cold Warning issued February 19 at 1:53PM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Topeka KS

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
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Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 2:42PM CST until February 19 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Topeka KS

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 0f 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.