Headline:
Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 12:02PM CDT until May 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 10:02am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, Russell, Saline, and
Woodson Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Russell; Lincoln; Barton; Ellsworth; Saline; Rice; Woodson
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov