High wind watches have been issued for a large part of Kansas, including counties in our area.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita has issued a high wind watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
West and northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph are possible.
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
NWS in Topeka has issued a high wind watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Cloud County
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Strong winds will overspread the area from west to east during the late afternoon and evening hours on Tuesday. Winds speeds will begin to decrease from west to east near sunrise Wednesday. Northwest winds sustained at 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
These strong winds may result in tree and structural damage along with power outages. In addition, difficult travel conditions are likely, especially for high profile vehicles.
NWS in Hastings, Neb., has issued a high wind watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night for the following counties in our area.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph are possible.
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.