Weather Alerts For Sterling, KS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 1150 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice- Including the cities of Lyons, Ellsworth, Wilson, Lincoln, Sterling, Sylvan Grove, Russell, and Great Bend 1150 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, and Russell Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&