Update: As of 9:59 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, Osage County Emergency Management has rescinded the burn ban put into effect March 15, 2026.
Osage County Emergency Management has advised a countywide burn ban is in effect today, March 15, 2026, due to the area being under a high wind warning until late tonight.
National Weather Service at Topeka has advised portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas are under the high wind warning from 7 a.m. today until 11 p.m. Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are forecast. NWS notes damaging winds can blow down trees limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
In addition, NWS has forecast light snow could fall across parts of northeast Kansas this afternoon, and advises that snowfall with high winds can restrict visibilities to less than a mile.
During windstorms, NWS advises residents to remain in the lower levels of their homes and avoid windows; watch for falling debris and tree limbs; and use caution when driving.
National Weather Service’s high wind warning covers Republic, Washington, Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Cloud, Clay, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Jefferson, Ottawa, Dickinson, Geary, Morris, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Lyon, Osage, and Coffey counties.
Osage County’s burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county and will be in effect until rescinded. For more information about the burn ban, contact Osage County Emergency Management at 785-828-3323 or the Osage County Sheriff’s Office at 785-828-3121.
For complete Osage County weather coverage, see Osage County Weather,
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