Winter Storm Warnings
December 17 2025
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
expected. The strongest gusts are likely along and north of I-80.
* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east
central, and south central Nebraska.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very strong winds could cause damage to trees. Localized
power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles along east to west oriented roads.
Localized poor visibility will also be possible in areas of
blowing dust.
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest,
and west central Nebraska.
* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
...Strong northwest winds and a dry airmass will result in
dangerous fire weather conditions across north central Kansas
Thursday...
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.
* WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east
central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...From 6 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.
