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Red Flag Warning issued March 18 at 4:13AM CDT until March 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger likely on Tuesday... * Winds...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become very difficult or impossible to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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Winter Storm Watch issued March 17 at 3:37AM CDT until March 19 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Lincoln and Russell Counties. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
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High Wind Watch issued March 17 at 3:36AM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 2:09AM CDT until March 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent. * Impacts... Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 1:39AM CDT until March 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely which could knock down large tree limbs and power lines. Widespread power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 2:27PM CST until March 5 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Chase, Marion, Allen, Greenwood, and Woodson Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Very strong winds may cause significant visibility restrictions and difficult travel conditions.
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High Wind Warning issued March 3 at 1:52PM CST until March 5 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM 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 1:32PM CST until March 5 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Wichita KS

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down small tree limbs and power lines. Sporadic power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.