Weather Alerts For Hays, KS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Dodge City KS 1220 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman- Pawnee-Gray-Ford-Edwards- Including the cities of Larned, Dighton, Ness City, Hanston, Wakeeney, Hays, Garden City, La Crosse, Kinsley, Montezuma, Dodge City, Syracuse, Pfeifer, Deerfield, Scott City, Cimarron, Scott State Lake, Lakin, Lewis, and Jetmore 1220 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 /1120 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. &&