Weather Alerts For Maize, KS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1251 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Including the cities of Park City, Bel Aire, Wellington, Derby, Haysville, Attica, Harper, Wichita, Valley Center, Anthony, and Kingman 1251 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Blowing dust will also be likely which may reduce visibility. * WHERE...Harper, Kingman, Sedgwick, and Sumner Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * 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. &&

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 225 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua- 225 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER... * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Relative Humidity...Between 20 and 30 percent. * Impacts...Any fires that start will spread rapidly and be difficult to control. 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. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this fire weather product. &&