“High Wind Warning until 06:00PM Thursday” from City of Ellis, Kansas : Nixle

Wednesday December 17th, 2025 :: 12:09 p.m. CST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 06:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 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/ 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.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TREGO ... ELLIS ... SCOTT ... LANE ... NESS ... RUSH ... HAMILTON ... KEARNY ... FINNEY ... HODGEMAN ... PAWNEE ... STAFFORD ... GRAY ... FORD ... EDWARDS

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
City of Ellis, Kansas
815 Jefferson St
Ellis, KS 67637

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 785-726-4812

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Alert Details

Severity:: Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:: Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:: Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: High Wind Warning

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