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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 4:32 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS... * WINDS...Northwest winds sustained as high as 30 to 40 MPH, with gusts up to around 60 MPH. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as around 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 3:35 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds sustained as high as 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to around 65 MPH. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds could cause damage to trees. Localized power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along east to west oriented roads. Localized poor visibility will also be possible in areas of blowing dust. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be two separate periods of high winds. First, a fairly brief surge of high winds will quickly move south across the area primarily between midnight and 4 AM. Then, following a lull from high winds for at least a few hours, the primary and more prolonged period of high winds will start in northern counties mainly after 8 AM, and steadily overtake the rest of the area through the remainder of the morning and afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for blowing debris and falling tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Be prepared for quickly changing visibility in possible areas of blowing dust. &&
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