High Wind Warning 3, NWS Wichita, KS

536 
WWUS73 KICT 181925
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
225 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>069-082-083-091-092-191030-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0003.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Including the cities of Marion, Haysville, Newton, Hillsboro,
Anthony, Sylvan Grove, Sterling, Russell, Wellington, Bel Aire,
Hutchinson, Harper, Wichita, Great Bend, Augusta, Kingman,
Attica, Peabody, Wilson, Ellsworth, McPherson, Derby, El Dorado,
Lyons, Rose Hill, Andover, Salina, Strong City, Lincoln,
Cottonwood Falls, Park City, and Valley Center
225 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

KSZ070>072-093>096-098>100-191030-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-
Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Moline, Cedar Vale, Iola, Coffeyville,
Neodesha, Humboldt, Grenola, Independence, Longton, Fredonia,
Howard, Arkansas City, Eureka, Winfield, Parsons, Sedan, Yates
Center, Chanute, and Madison
225 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Cowley, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, 
  Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TOP

287 
WWUS73 KICT 190014
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
714 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>069-082-083-091-092-191500-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0003.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Including the cities of Russell, Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, 
Great Bend, Ellsworth, Wilson, Salina, Lyons, Sterling, 
McPherson, Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody, Cottonwood Falls, 
Strong City, Hutchinson, Newton, El Dorado, Augusta, Andover, 
Rose Hill, Kingman, Derby, Haysville, Bel Aire, Park City, 
Valley Center, Wichita, Anthony, Harper, Attica, and Wellington
714 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

KSZ070>072-093>096-098>100-191500-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/
Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-
Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Eureka, Madison, Yates Center, Iola, 
Humboldt, Winfield, Arkansas City, Howard, Moline, Longton, 
Grenola, Neodesha, Fredonia, Chanute, Sedan, Cedar Vale, 
Coffeyville, Independence, and Parsons
714 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Greenwood, Woodson, Allen, Cowley, Elk, Wilson, 
  Neosho, Chautauqua, Montgomery and Labette Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

017 
WWUS73 KICT 190513
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1213 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

KSZ070-093-094-191915-
/O.UPG.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KICT.HW.W.0003.250319T0513Z-250320T0000Z/
Greenwood-Cowley-Elk-
Including the cities of Moline, Winfield, Madison, Arkansas City,
Howard, Eureka, Grenola, and Longton
1213 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds, shifting to northwest, 35 to 45 mph with gusts 
  up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Cowley, Elk, and Greenwood Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>069-082-083-091-092-191915-
/O.EXT.KICT.HW.W.0003.250319T0513Z-250320T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sterling, Ellsworth, Lyons,
Derby, Rose Hill, Sylvan Grove, McPherson, Wichita, Anthony,
Augusta, Andover, Salina, Kingman, Park City, Cottonwood Falls,
Haysville, Peabody, Newton, Attica, Harper, Russell, Bel Aire,
Hillsboro, Wellington, Marion, El Dorado, Valley Center, Wilson,
Strong City, Hutchinson, and Great Bend
1213 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Central and South Central Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

KSZ071-072-095-096-098>100-191915-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/
Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Chanute, Cedar Vale, Humboldt,
Independence, Iola, Sedan, Parsons, Coffeyville, Fredonia, Yates
Center, and Neodesha
1213 AM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds, shifting to northwest, 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Allen, Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, 
  and Woodson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Cuellar

752 
WWUS73 KICT 191858
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
158 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-200000-
/O.CON.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-
Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-
Cowley-Elk-
Including the cities of Kingman, Haysville, Valley Center,
McPherson, Great Bend, Bel Aire, Salina, Harper, Marion, Derby,
Lincoln, Madison, Anthony, Strong City, Sterling, Moline, El
Dorado, Hutchinson, Rose Hill, Augusta, Howard, Arkansas City,
Andover, Sylvan Grove, Peabody, Wichita, Attica, Wilson, Park
City, Eureka, Newton, Lyons, Russell, Longton, Ellsworth,
Cottonwood Falls, Winfield, Grenola, Hillsboro, and Wellington
158 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

KSZ071-072-095-096-098>100-200000-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/
Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Cedar Vale, Sedan, Iola, Yates Center,
Independence, Coffeyville, Humboldt, Chanute, Neodesha, Fredonia,
and Parsons
158 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Allen, Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, 
  and Woodson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Baerg

885 
WWUS73 KICT 192356
NPWICT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
656 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

KSZ050>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-200300-
/O.EXP.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250320T0300Z/
Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-
Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-
Including the cities of Kingman, El Dorado, Augusta, Wichita,
Derby, Strong City, Newton, Madison, Attica, McPherson, Grenola,
Sterling, Howard, Bel Aire, Eureka, Wellington, Moline, Andover,
Longton, Harper, Valley Center, Arkansas City, Marion,
Hutchinson, Anthony, Cottonwood Falls, Hillsboro, Haysville, Park
City, Winfield, Rose Hill, Peabody, and Lyons
656 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

KSZ032-033-047>049-200100-
/O.EXP.KICT.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-
Including the cities of Wilson, Sylvan Grove, Russell, Ellsworth,
Lincoln, Great Bend, and Salina
656 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The winds should continue to decrease this evening. 

$$

KSZ071-072-095-096-098>100-200300-
/O.EXT.KICT.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250320T0300Z/
Woodson-Allen-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Independence, Humboldt, Yates Center,
Chanute, Fredonia, Sedan, Iola, Parsons, Coffeyville, Cedar Vale,
and Neodesha
656 PM CDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Allen, Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, 
  and Woodson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Pearce

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
1230 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Warm and breezy with extreme grassland fire danger on Tuesday.

- A powerful storm system arrives late Tuesday night into Wed
  morning bringing impactful winter weather and brief blizzard
  conditions along with very strong/damaging winds.

- Quiet with seasonably mild temperatures expected for the end
  of the week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 317 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

A mid/upper ridge was impacting much of the central CONUS bringing
mild and tranquil weather to the area although breezy southerly
winds were impacting much of the area. This will persist through
tomorrow although we see much more wind in the column on Tue leading
to more widespread fire weather concerns. Much above normal
temperatures are expected over the region on Tue with highs
climbing into the 80s for most areas. A record high temperature
is likely at Russell with another record high or two possible
across the forecast area.

A vigorous mid/upper trough is progged to emerge from the Rockies
late Tue arriving over the high plains of western Kansas around
midnight. Ahead of this system, strong southerly flow will keep the
pbl well-mixed and very mild while a sharp contrast is anticipated
with the arrival of a cold front. This front may be slow to arrive
in far southeast KS and temperatures were trended much higher over
that area. Very strong and damaging northwest winds of 60-65 mph are
expected to develop in the wake of the cold front late Tue night
while developing eastward across the area during the day on
Wednesday as the vigorous mid/upper trough lifts northeastward into
the Middle Mississippi Valley area. The high wind watch will be
expanded slightly eastward to include the Flint Hills area. Rain is
expected to transition to snow with the biggest impacts expected
along and north of the I-70 corridor. Uncertainty remains rather
high with respect to the snowfall accumulations given recent record
heat and anticipated lower SLRs, but a general 1-2 inches may be
possible. When combined with 60+ mph winds, we could still see a
brief period of blizzard or near-blizzard conditions materialize in
parts of central Kansas mainly on Wed morning before precipitation
diminishes from west to east during the afternoon hours. Time/height
X-sections of wind/mixing layer height continue to support very
strong and perhaps damaging winds across much of the area on Wed and
the high wind watch will be expanded eastward into the Flint Hills.

Thu-Fri...Shortwave ridging is progged to quickly build over the
area in the wake of this system with breezy southerly winds
also returning. This will allow temperatures to quickly moderate
with highs in the 60s. A progressive shortwave trough will
sweep over the area on Friday and a slight chance of showers was
maintained in mainly southeast Kansas. Mild temperatures are
anticipated with highs in the 60s and low 70s.

Sat-Mon...Shortwave ridging returns once again on Sat with light
southerly flow and tranquil weather anticipated across the area. By
Sunday, a progressive shortwave trough is progged to emerge from the
Northern Rockies driving a frontal boundary across the Central
Plains. A few showers may accompany the front with increasing
northwest winds in it's wake. Northwest mid/upper flow and
relatively light northwest winds should bring dry weather conditions
and seasonably cool readings to the area early next week with highs
in the lower 60s.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1227 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

VFR conditions are expected the next 24 hours across
central, south-central, and southeast Kansas. A stout
50-60 kt southwesterly low-level jet will support
low-level wind shear within the lowest 1500-2000 ft
AGL overnight into early Tuesday. Otherwise, strong
and gusty south-southwest winds will prevail Tuesday
regionwide, strongest over eastern Kansas. A strong
wind shift to the northwest with MFVR or IFR
conditions will spread southeast by late Tuesday
night and Wednesday, along with a mix of rain/snow
over central and north-central Kansas, but this is
beyond the current 06z valid TAF period.

&&

.ICT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

&&

DISCUSSION...
AVIATION...TOP

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
426 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-182130-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
426 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Breezy south winds and low humidity will support areas of very high
grassfire danger overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Above average temperatures, strong and gusty south winds, and low
humidity will support extreme grassfire danger across the entire
area Tuesday. A Red Flag Warning has been issued.

Another powerful storm system will impact the region late Tuesday
into Wednesday. Strong wind gusts ranging from 50 to 65 mph will
spread southeast across the region beginning Tuesday night and
persisting through Wednesday. Refer to the High Wind Watch for
additional details.

Additionally, a period of snowfall combined with the very strong
winds may create poor visibility and hazardous travel conditions
across portions of central and north-central Kansas late Tuesday
night through Wednesday morning. Refer to the Winter Storm Watch
for additional details.

Very high fire danger is possible Friday across the entire area.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

&&

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