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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Topeka KS

1256 PM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026



KSZ008>010-020>023-034-221900-

/O.EXP.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260322T1800Z/

Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Ottawa-

Including the cities of Greenleaf, Blue Rapids, Manhattan, Clay

Center, Concordia, Belleville, Frankfort, Marysville,

Minneapolis, Bennington, Wamego, Washington, Hanover, Linn, St.

Marys, and Clifton

1256 PM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026



...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...



Winds will remain gusty through this afternoon, and while there may 

be an occasional gust around 45 mph, advisory-level winds are not 

expected to remain widespread or persistent. Thus the advisory will 

be allowed to expire.



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KSZ035>038-054-222100-

/O.CON.KTOP.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260322T2100Z/

Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-

Including the cities of Council Grove, Alta Vista, Abilene,

Eskridge, Harveyville, Paxico, Herington, Alma, Maple Hill,

McFarland, Junction City, and Emporia

1256 PM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026



...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.



* WHERE...Dickinson, Geary, Lyon, Morris, and Wabaunsee Counties.



* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.



* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small 

  tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may 

  result.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 

profile vehicles. Use extra caution while driving.



Secure outdoor objects.



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CP