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High Wind Watch
Issued: 9:20 AM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, and Russell Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. &&
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 7:33 AM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER FOR AREAS WITHIN AND NORTHWEST OF THE FLINT HILLS... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...Between 20 and 30 percent. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. &&
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