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Kansas – Warm air brushes past early this morning, almost springlike, as streetlights glow over dry roads in Wichita. That comfort fades fast. A powerful shift is lining up, bringing strong winds, plunging temperatures, and winter hazards just as weekend and end-of-year travel accelerates.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, highs surge into the lower 70s today and remain unusually mild through Saturday. Clouds increase late, and winds strengthen Sunday. Gusts could top 40 mph, especially during the afternoon, making driving difficult for high-profile vehicles on open roads…