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Rain will transition to snow on Wednesday with strong winds and cooler temperatures

Rain will transition to snow on Wednesday with strong winds and cooler temperatures

What We’re Tracking Rain to Snow Wednesday Wind Advisory Wednesday Spring begins Thursday A Red Flag Warning is in effect for all of northeast Kansas until 10 PM. South winds at 15-25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, will create extreme fire danger—outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Tonight, gradually clearing as southerly winds continue.…MORE

Blizzard, fire, wind warnings all active in northeast Kansas

Blizzard, fire, wind warnings all active in northeast Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas weather is showing just how finicky it can be this week as different parts of the state are impacted by both extreme fire danger and snow warnings. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple different warnings this week for parts of northeast Kansas as the first day of spring approaches.…MORE

Very dry and windy this afternoon, extreme fire danger

Very dry and windy this afternoon, extreme fire danger

What We’re Tracking Red Flag Warning Monday Warming back up early this week Rain/snow chance on Wednesday A warming trend begins today, with highs reaching the upper 70s under plenty of sunshine. However, elevated fire danger will continue due to low humidity and increasing winds. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for all of…MORE

Red flag warning Monday due to low humidity and gusty south winds

Red flag warning Monday due to low humidity and gusty south winds

What We’re Tracking Red Flag Warning Monday Warming back up early this week Rain/snow chance on Wednesday A clear sky overhead will take us into the overnight hours, with temperatures dropping into the upper 30s. Light south winds up to 10 mph will persist. A warming trend begins early next week, with highs reaching the…MORE

Sunshine returns to wrap up the weekend with mild conditions

Sunshine returns to wrap up the weekend with mild conditions

What We’re Tracking Lots of sunshine today Warming back up early this week Rain/snow chance on Wednesday Sunshine returns to wrap up the weekend, with highs near average in the upper 50s to the lower 60s. Winds will taper off but remain out of the northwest at 5-15mph. A warming trend begins early next week,…MORE

Sunshine returns Sunday with a warming trend through Tuesday

Sunshine returns Sunday with a warming trend through Tuesday

What We’re Tracking Gradual clearing tonight Warming back up next week Mid week rain chance Clouds will linger overhead for most of tonight, with gradual clearing by Saturday morning. Winds will continue gusting up to 20 mph from the north as temperatures drop into the upper 20s. Sunshine returns to wrap up the weekend, with…MORE

Much cooler Saturday with northerly breezes

Much cooler Saturday with northerly breezes

What We’re Tracking Breezy again Saturday Cooler weekend ahead Warming back up next week Winds have backed off and shifted to the northwest overnight. We’re seeing sustained breezes at 15-20 mph and gusting near 35 mph. Those strong winds Friday were all part of an incoming cold front that moved through late last night. Temperatures…MORE

Extreme fire danger continues this evening with high winds

Extreme fire danger continues this evening with high winds

What We’re Tracking Extreme fire danger this evening Cooler weekend ahead Warming back up next week Extreme fire danger continues into this evening due to strong winds gusting up to 60 mph and low humidity. Outdoor burning is highly discouraged, as fires can spread rapidly under these conditions. Winds will shift to the northwest overnight,…MORE