Weather Alerts For Ellinwood, KS

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 134 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner- Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua- 134 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY FOR EXTREME GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER... The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Extreme Grassland Fire Danger... * Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 22 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. &&

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 132 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Rice- Including the cities of Lincoln, Wilson, Sterling, Great Bend, Ellsworth, Russell, Sylvan Grove, and Lyons 132 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Blowing dust may also reduce visibility making driving difficult, especially along Interstate 70. * WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, and Russell Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust will reduce visibility, making driving difficult, especially along I-70. 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. &&