UPDATE: More counties are under wind advisories. See below.
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By SALINA POST
A high wind warning and wind advisories have been issued for counties in our area.
High wind warning
A high wind warning remains in effect until 1 a.m. Sunday for the following counties in our area, according to the National Weather Service in Hastings, Neb.
Jewell County
Mitchell County
Northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind advisories
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Saline County
Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured light weight objects and make driving difficult for high profile vehicles.
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a wind advisory from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Marion County
McPherson County
Northwest winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured light weight objects and make driving difficult for high profile vehicles.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a wind advisory in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Cloud County
Ottawa County
Republic County
Northwest winds of 25 to 35 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
Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a wind advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday for the following counties in our area.
Clay County
Dickinson County
West to northwest winds at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are forecast.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result