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High Wind Warning
Issued: 4:54 PM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Blowing dust also likely which may lower visibility to less than a mile at times. * WHERE...Barton, Chase, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell, and Saline Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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. Blowing dust also likely which may make travel difficult this afternoon. 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. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:25 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Relative Humidity...Between 20 and 30 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that start will spread rapidly and be difficult to control. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. &&
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