A wind advisory has been issued for some counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Monday for the following counties in our area.

South winds at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected.

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.

By SALINA POSTA wind advisory has been issued for some counties in our area.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Monday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth County Marion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountySouth winds at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected.Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.

Wind advisory for several area counties on Monday

UPDATE 7 a.m. Monday: The fire weather watches no longer appear on the National Weather Service websites.

Fire weather watches have been issued for counties in our area for Monday.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a fire weather watch in effect Monday afternoon through Monday evening for the following counties in our area.

Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast. South winds at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 25 to 30 percent are forecast.

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening for the following counties in our area.

Winds from the southwest at 20 to 30 with gusts to 40 mph, and relative humidity ranging from 24 to 29 percent are forecast. 

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

UPDATE 7 a.m. Monday: The fire weather watches no longer appear on the National Weather Service websites.By SALINA POSTFire weather watches have been issued for counties in our area for Monday.A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a fire weather watch in effect Monday afternoon through Monday evening for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyMarion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountyExtreme grassland fire danger is forecast. South winds at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 25 to 30 percent are forecast.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyWinds from the southwest at 20 to 30 with gusts to 40 mph, and relative humidity ranging from 24 to 29 percent are forecast. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

UPDATE: Fire weather watches canceled

Red flag warnings have been issued for counties in our area.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.

Southwest winds at 10 to 20 with gusts around 25 mph, and afternoon relative humidity ranging from 13 to 20 percent, are forecast.

A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. All outdoor burning should be avoided.

The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from 1-9 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.

Winds from the southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, and relative humidity as low as 15 to 19 percent are forecast.

Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could result in fire ignition.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTRed flag warnings have been issued for counties in our area.The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyRepublic CountySouthwest winds at 10 to 20 with gusts around 25 mph, and afternoon relative humidity ranging from 13 to 20 percent, are forecast.A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. All outdoor burning should be avoided.The National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from 1-9 p.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountyWinds from the southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, and relative humidity as low as 15 to 19 percent are forecast.Any fires that ignite may spread rapidly and exhibit extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could result in fire ignition.

Red flag warnings issued for counties in our area for Sunday

Another cold night is in store across central and eastern Kansas with lows in the single digits and teens. Wind chills will dip to around zero along the Interstate 70 corridor in central Kansas toward dawn.

At least one more cold night is expected across the region. Wind chill readings are forecast to dip below zero across central Kansas with single digits and teens elsewhere.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceAt least one more cold night is expected across the region. Wind chill readings are forecast to dip below zero across central Kansas with single digits and teens elsewhere.

UPDATE: Bundle up if you have to be outside early Sunday morning

Another cold night is ahead Friday night for central and eastern Kansas, with lows in the upper teens to lower 20s.

The cold will continue as a secondary cold front will move south across the area early Saturday morning resulting in temperatures about 20 degrees below normal on Saturday into Saturday night.

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We'll have a cold start to the weekend

Areas of rain-snow mix or light snow will affect much of central, south-central, and northeast Kansas into the late afternoon. Areas of rain and drizzle are expected in southeast Kansas.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceAreas of rain-snow mix or light snow will affect much of central, south-central, and northeast Kansas into the late afternoon. Areas of rain and drizzle are expected in southeast Kansas.

Rain-snow mix across much of area through late afternoon

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

The weather is thought to be the culprit of a power outage that darkened much of the downtown Salina area this afternoon.

According to an Evergy spokesperson, approximately 1,200 customers were without power at 1:45 p.m. Thursday. By 2:30 p.m., power had been restored to all but 165 customers. Those customers were to remain without power until an Evergy crew could replace a broken power pole in the N. 13th Street-W. Elm Street area, the spokesperson noted.

Weather was believed to be the cause of outage, the spokesperson said.

At the time of the outage, winds were gusting at or above 40 mph, according to information from the National Weather Service.

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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostThe weather is thought to be the culprit of a power outage that darkened much of the downtown Salina area this afternoon.According to an Evergy spokesperson, approximately 1,200 customers were without power at 1:45 p.m. Thursday. By 2:30 p.m., power had been restored to all but 165 customers. Those customers were to remain without power until an Evergy crew could replace a broken power pole in the N. 13th Street-W. Elm Street area, the spokesperson noted.Weather was believed to be the cause of outage, the spokesperson said.At the time of the outage, winds were gusting at or above 40 mph, according to information from the National Weather Service.

Weather causes power outage in downtown Salina area Thursday

Wind advisories have been extended and added until early Friday morning.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has extended until 1 a.m. Friday a wind advisory for the following counties in our area.

South winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected ahead of the cold front. Then north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected behind the cold front.

The National Weather Service in Topeka has extended until 1 a.m. Friday a wind advisory for the following counties in our area.

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel may be difficult for high-profile vehicles and working on elevated surfaces may be hazardous.

Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a wind advisory in effect until 1 a.m. Friday that includes Republic County.

Northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected.

The National Weather Service in Topeka also has extended until 1 a.m. Friday a wind advisory for the following counties in our area.

Northwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected.

By SALINA POSTWind advisories have been extended and added until early Friday morning.The National Weather Service in Wichita has extended until 1 a.m. Friday a wind advisory for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountyMarion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountySouth winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected ahead of the cold front. Then north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected behind the cold front.Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.The National Weather Service in Topeka has extended until 1 a.m. Friday a wind advisory for the following counties in our area.Dickinson CountyOttawa CountySouth winds at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected.Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel may be difficult for high-profile vehicles and working on elevated surfaces may be hazardous.Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a wind advisory in effect until 1 a.m. Friday that includes Republic County.Northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected.Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel may be difficult for high-profile vehicles and working on elevated surfaces may be hazardous.The National Weather Service in Topeka also has extended until 1 a.m. Friday a wind advisory for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyCloud CountyNorthwest winds at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected.Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.

Wind advisories continuing into early Friday morning

NWS reports peak wind gusts as of 3 p.m. Wednesday

Wednesday will be warm but rather windy. 

Strong southerly wind gusts into the 40 to 50 mph range are expected. High-profile vehicles will have difficulty on highways. 

Very high to potentially extreme fire danger is also possible during the afternoon. Outdoor burning is discouraged for Wednesday.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceWednesday will be warm but rather windy. Strong southerly wind gusts into the 40 to 50 mph range are expected. High-profile vehicles will have difficulty on highways. Very high to potentially extreme fire danger is also possible during the afternoon. Outdoor burning is discouraged for Wednesday.

Warm, windy on Wednesday

Colder temperatures are expected to return to the region for late this week into the weekend.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceColder temperatures are expected to return to the region for late this week into the weekend.

NWS: Below normal temperatures return later in the week

Drizzle and scattered showers will remain possible tonight into Thursday morning. An isolated thunderstorm may also be possible. 

With a brief break on Friday, we'll see another chance for showers across the area Saturday and Saturday night.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceDrizzle and scattered showers will remain possible tonight into Thursday morning. An isolated thunderstorm may also be possible. With a brief break on Friday, we'll see another chance for showers across the area Saturday and Saturday night.

On and off chances for rain through weekend

Intermittent showers/drizzle are expected across the area tomorrow through Thursday. 

Southeast Kansas has the best chance of seeing greater than one-half inch of rainfall. Can’t rule out a snowflake mixing in during the earliest morning hours each day across central Kansas, with no accumulation expected.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceIntermittent showers/drizzle are expected across the area tomorrow through Thursday. Southeast Kansas has the best chance of seeing greater than one-half inch of rainfall. Can’t rule out a snowflake mixing in during the earliest morning hours each day across central Kansas, with no accumulation expected.

Tuesday through Thursday: intermittent showers, drizzle

Monday kicks off Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Kansas.

The week is scheduled to include a statewide tornado drill at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

In 2022, 56 tornadoes were recorded in Kansas, according to information from the National Weather Service. That number was five below the 1950-2022 average of 61, 29 below the 30-year average of 85, and 11 below the 10-year average of 67, yet higher than 2021 and 2020 combined.

According to the weather service, the longest tracking tornado was an EF1 tornado that was on the ground for 21.76 miles in Dickinson and Morris counties on April 29. The strongest tornado, an EF3, also was recorded on April 29 in Sedgwick and Butler counties. 

In fact, 14 tornadoes were recorded on April 29, the most prolific tornado-producing day in 2022 for Kansas. June saw the most tornadoes - 22 - for one month in 2022, and Kansas had 17 days in 2020 with at least one tornado. 

Thomas County in northwest Kansas holds the record for most 2022 tornadoes in one county: eight.

The length of the 2022 tornado season in Kansas was 154 days, from March 29 to Aug. 29.

While the bulk of spring severe and tornadic weather is still ahead of us this year, Kansas has already seen tornadoes in 2023.

Are you ready should a tornado strike your neighborhood? When storms roll in with lightning, do you know how to stay safe? What about staying safe when it is hailing, high winds are blowing, or flood waters are wreaking havoc?

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/ce629f46-0804-4843-a051-98e117f99d77">Saline County disaster kit projects kick off Severe Weather Awareness Week</a>

As a part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the National Weather Service is offering on its websites a variety of weather preparedness and safety information. <a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/swaw">Click here to access the information</a>.

Additionally, Eagle Radio and Salina Post will strive to keep you informed about severe weather in the area.

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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostMonday kicks off Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Kansas.The week is scheduled to include a statewide tornado drill at 10 a.m. Tuesday. In 2022, 56 tornadoes were recorded in Kansas, according to information from the National Weather Service. That number was five below the 1950-2022 average of 61, 29 below the 30-year average of 85, and 11 below the 10-year average of 67, yet higher than 2021 and 2020 combined.According to the weather service, the longest tracking tornado was an EF1 tornado that was on the ground for 21.76 miles in Dickinson and Morris counties on April 29. The strongest tornado, an EF3, also was recorded on April 29 in Sedgwick and Butler counties. In fact, 14 tornadoes were recorded on April 29, the most prolific tornado-producing day in 2022 for Kansas. June saw the most tornadoes - 22 - for one month in 2022, and Kansas had 17 days in 2020 with at least one tornado. Thomas County in northwest Kansas holds the record for most 2022 tornadoes in one county: eight.The length of the 2022 tornado season in Kansas was 154 days, from March 29 to Aug. 29.While the bulk of spring severe and tornadic weather is still ahead of us this year, Kansas has already seen tornadoes in 2023.Are you ready should a tornado strike your neighborhood? When storms roll in with lightning, do you know how to stay safe? What about staying safe when it is hailing, high winds are blowing, or flood waters are wreaking havoc?READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/ce629f46-0804-4843-a051-98e117f99d77">Saline County disaster kit projects kick off Severe Weather Awareness Week</a>As a part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the National Weather Service is offering on its websites a variety of weather preparedness and safety information. <a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/swaw">Click here to access the information</a>.Additionally, Eagle Radio and Salina Post will strive to keep you informed about severe weather in the area.

Kansas Severe Weather Preparedness Week begins Monday

Unseasonably warm temperatures, low daytime humidity and strong and gusty south winds will result in very high fire danger Sunday afternoon and evening.

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Sunday forecast includes high fire danger

Above-average temperatures will prevail this weekend, especially Sunday. Strong and gusty south winds Sunday will lead to elevated fire danger areawide.

Enjoy the warmer weather while you can. Much colder air is expected to encompass mid-America from mid-next week through at least next weekend. Periodic wintry precipitation may accompany the colder air, although there remains quite a bit of uncertainty, so stay tuned.

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NWS: Warmer this weekend; temps expected to drop next week

A powerful storm system will spread a large area of rain across the region for Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. 

Late Thursday night, some snow will start to mix in with the rain and may cause some travel impacts. In addition, strong north winds are also expected that may gust to between 45 and 50 mph.

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceA powerful storm system will spread a large area of rain across the region for Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Late Thursday night, some snow will start to mix in with the rain and may cause some travel impacts. In addition, strong north winds are also expected that may gust to between 45 and 50 mph.

Next storm system bringing with it rain, bit of snow, winds

Storms rolled across Kansas Sunday night, bringing with them some much-needed rain and some not-so-needed winds.

At the Salina Regional Airport, 0.5 of an inch of rain was reported.

Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Monday (unless otherwise noted) from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Wakefield 0.2 NW, 0.62 of an inch (reported 6:30 a.m.)

Chapman 0.2 SSE, 0.57 of an inch (reported at 5 a.m.)

Abilene 2.4 WSW, 0.68 of an inch (reported at 7:30 p.m.)

Marquette 9.4 NW, 0.61 of an inch (reported at 7:17 a.m.)

McPherson 1.2 N, 0.72 of an inch (reported at 4:02 a.m.)

Galva 1.5 NE, 0.68 of an inch (reported at 6:30 a.m.)

Inman 4.6 NW, 0.81 of an inch (reported at 7:22 a.m.)

Beloit 0.4 NNW, 0.33 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Minneapolis 0.6 SE, 0.45 of an inch (reported at 7:45 a.m.)

Salina 0.7 SSW, 0.52 of an inch (reported at 6:14 a.m.)

Brookville 8.1 N, 0.54 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

By SALINA POSTStorms rolled across Kansas Sunday night, bringing with them some much-needed rain and some not-so-needed winds.At the Salina Regional Airport, 0.5 of an inch of rain was reported.Following are 24-hour rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Monday (unless otherwise noted) from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">Community Collaborative Rain, Hail &amp; Snow Network</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;CLAY COUNTYWakefield 0.2 NW, 0.62 of an inch (reported 6:30 a.m.)Clay Center 6.7 WNW, 0.34 of an inchMorganville 3.2 SW, 0.36 of an inchCLOUD COUNTYJamestown 2.4 NW, 0.31 of an inchConcordia 9.3 SSW, 0.48 of an inchConcordia 1.8 S, 0.45 of an inchDICKINSON COUNTYChapman 0.2 SSE, 0.57 of an inch (reported at 5 a.m.)Enterprise 0.3 NW, 0.52 of an inchChapman 6.0 NNE, 0.64 of an inchHope 0.3 S, 0.75 of an inchAbilene 5.4 E, 0.65 of an inchAbilene 5.9 NNW, 0.55 of an inchCarlton 2.1 NNW, 0.67 of an inchAbilene 7.9 NNW, 0.60 of an inchHope 7.5 NNW, 0.62 of an inchAbilene 10.3 S, 0.50 of an inchEnterprise 2.1 SW, 0.53 of an inchAbilene 10.9 S, 0.55 of an inchAbilene 1.1 NNE, 0.82 of an inchAbilene 9.4 S, 0.59 of an inchAbilene 2.4 WSW, 0.68 of an inch (reported at 7:30 p.m.)ELLSWORTH COUNTYGeneseo 4.1 N, 0.81 of an inchEllsworth 0.3 E, 0.33 of an inchLorraine 1.4 S, 0.33 of an inchHolyrood 6.2 NNW, 0.33 of an inchLorraine 2.5 ESE, 0.42 of an inchKanopolis 4.5 NE, 0.52 of an inchKanopolis 0.4 SSE, 0.40 of an inchMarquette 9.4 NW, 0.61 of an inch (reported at 7:17 a.m.)JEWELL COUNTYJewell 0.2 SSW, 0.35 of an inchLINCOLN COUNTYBeverly 4.6 S, 0.40 of an inchMARION COUNTYTampa 3.2 ESE, 0.70 of an inchHillsboro 8.5 SW, 0.86 of an inchHillsboro 5.3 S, 0.53 of an inchMCPHERSON COUNTYMcPherson 1.2 N, 0.72 of an inch (reported at 4:02 a.m.)Galva 1.5 NE, 0.68 of an inch (reported at 6:30 a.m.)McPherson 6.6 WSW, 0.71 of an inchLindsborg 5.6 W, 0.53 of an inchInman 0.8 WSW, 0.78 of an inchMoundridge 5.3 WSW, 0.52 of an inchMarquette 3.0 WSW, 0.87 of an inchMoundridge 1.0 N, 0.55 of an inchMoundridge 2.2 W, 0.54 of an inchGalva 9.5 N, 0.69 of an inchMoundridge 4.8 W, 0.51 of an inchGalva 1.1 WSW, 0.62 of an inchGalva 2.6 SSE, 0.54 of an inchMarquette 3.2 NNE, 0.8 of an inchMcPherson 1.1 NW, 0.79 of an inchMcPherson 0.8 SW, 0.70 of an inchMarquette 2.1 NNE, 0.65 of an inchInman 2.5 SSW, 0.77 of an inchLindsborg 5.5 SSW, 0.78 of an inchCanton 3.2 S, 0.52 of an inchInman 4.6 NW, 0.81 of an inch (reported at 7:22 a.m.)MITCHELL COUNTYScottsville 4.6 SSW, 0.25 of an inchBeloit 9.9 SSW, 0.12 of an inchBeloit 6.9 NE, 0.28 of an inchHunter 9.5 E, 0.21 of an inchBeloit 0.4 NNW, 0.33 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)OTTAWA COUNTYCulver 3.6 ENE, 0.53 of an inchBennington 0.1 WNW, 0.48 of an inchMinneapolis 3.4 WSW, 0.46 of an inchMinneapolis 7.2 W, 0.53 of an inchMinneapolis 0.6 SE, 0.45 of an inch (reported at 7:45 a.m.)REPUBLIC COUNTYBelleville 4.2 N, 0.42 of an inchRepublic 1.0 NNW, 0.52 of an inchScandia 1.1 N, 0.47 of an inchSALINE COUNTYSalina 0.7 SSW, 0.52 of an inch (reported at 6:14 a.m.)Salina 0.8 S, 0.5 of an inchBrookville 5.9 NNW, 0.48 of an inchSalina 5.7 NNW, 0.46 of an inchGypsum 1.1 NE, 0.67 of an inchSalina 8.7 NNE, 0.47 of an inchCulver 1.8 SE, 0.55 of an inchSalina 2.9 ENE, 0.54 of an inchNew Cambria 2.1 NW, 0.47 of an inchAssaria 6.2 SE, 0.64 of an inchFalun 3.2 SW, 0.66 of an inchSalina 0.4 SE, 0.56 of an inchBrookville 8.1 N, 0.54 of an inch (reported at 7:30 a.m.)

Area counties get a soaking from Sunday, overnight storms

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 a.m. Monday for the following counties in our area.

By SALINA POSTThe National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 a.m. Monday for the following counties in our area.Marion CountyMcPherson County

NWS: McPherson, Marion counties in severe t-storm watch

A wind advisory has been issued for some counties in our area early Monday.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory in effect from 1-9 a.m. Monday for the following counties in our area.

West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.

The strong winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.

By SALINA POSTA wind advisory has been issued for some counties in our area early Monday.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory in effect from 1-9 a.m. Monday for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountyMarion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountyWest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.The strong winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.

Wind advisory issued for several counties in our area

Widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop this evening and overnight, with a line of thunderstorms racing east across the region. 

Some of these storms are expected to be severe with winds up to 80 mph, hail up to quarters in size and a brief tornado is also possible. Areas of south-central and southeast Kansas are the most likely areas to experience severe weather.

<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Track storms on Salina Post's Severe Weather Map</a>, thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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NWS: Thunderstorms expected to race across area tonight

Widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop this evening and overnight. Some of these storms are expected to be severe with winds up to 75 mph, hail up to quarters in size and a brief tornado is also possible. 

Areas of south-central and southeast Kansas are the most likely areas to experience severe weather.

<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Track storms on Salina Post's Severe Weather Map</a>, thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>National Weather ServiceWidespread showers and thunderstorms will develop this evening and overnight. Some of these storms are expected to be severe with winds up to 75 mph, hail up to quarters in size and a brief tornado is also possible. Areas of south-central and southeast Kansas are the most likely areas to experience severe weather.<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Track storms on Salina Post's Severe Weather Map</a>, thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.&nbsp;&nbsp;

NWS: Widespread showers, thunderstorms tonight

UPDATE 5:30 p.m. Saturday: The National Weather Service has adjusted the impact map and timing of storms.

Widespread showers are expected early Sunday evening through Monday morning. Severe thunderstorms are possible during Sunday evening and into Sunday night.

Widespread rain is expected late Sunday afternoon through the overnight and into Monday morning. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible during Sunday evening and into the overnight.

<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Track storms on Salina Post's Severe Weather Map</a>, thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.

UPDATE 5:30 p.m. Saturday: The National Weather Service has adjusted the impact map and timing of storms.<figure>
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 </figure>Widespread showers are expected early Sunday evening through Monday morning. Severe thunderstorms are possible during Sunday evening and into Sunday night.National Weather ServiceWidespread rain is expected late Sunday afternoon through the overnight and into Monday morning. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible during Sunday evening and into the overnight.<a href="https://salinapost.com/pages/severe-weather">Track storms on Salina Post's Severe Weather Map</a>, thanks to Smart Insurance and DSO Electric Cooperative.

UPDATE: Severe weather possible in area Sunday

Areas of light freezing rain with sleet mixed in at times will move slowly eastward across the area. A very light accumulation of ice could create a few slick spots on some roadways, sidewalks, and elevated surfaces.

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 </figure>National Weather Service&nbsp;Areas of light freezing rain with sleet mixed in at times will move slowly eastward across the area. A very light accumulation of ice could create a few slick spots on some roadways, sidewalks, and elevated surfaces.

Light freezing rain, sleet this evening for part of the area

UPDATE 3:45 p.m. Friday: The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a winter weather advisory in effect until 10 p.m. Friday that includes Marion County.

Freezing rain with a very light ice glaze, mainly on elevated surfaces is forecast.

Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

<a href="http://kandrive.org/">Go to kandrive.org for updates on highway conditions</a>

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a special weather statement that includes Marion County.

According to the weather service, an icy mix of freezing rain and sleet is expected between noon Friday and 12 a.m. Saturday. The freezing rain and sleet are expected mainly along and east of the Kansas Turnpike.

Light freezing rain and sleet accumulations could make roads slick and cause travel impacts.

UPDATE 3:45 p.m. Friday: The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a winter weather advisory in effect until 10 p.m. Friday that includes Marion County.Freezing rain with a very light ice glaze, mainly on elevated surfaces is forecast.Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.<a href="http://kandrive.org/">Go to kandrive.org for updates on highway conditions</a>National Weather ServiceThe National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a special weather statement that includes Marion County.According to the weather service, an icy mix of freezing rain and sleet is expected between noon Friday and 12 a.m. Saturday. The freezing rain and sleet are expected mainly along and east of the Kansas Turnpike.Light freezing rain and sleet accumulations could make roads slick and cause travel impacts.