By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

A high wind watch for Ellis County has been issued from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Other affected counties include&nbsp;Trego, Scott, Lane, Ness, Rush, Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Hodgeman, Pawnee, Stafford, Stanton, Grant, Haskell, Gray, Ford, Edwards, Kiowa, Pratt, Morton, Stevens, Seward, Meade, Clark, Comanche and Barber.

North winds are expected to be 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.

Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, according to the National Weather Service.

  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,  especially for high-profile vehicles.

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostA high wind watch for Ellis County has been issued from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.Other affected counties include&nbsp;Trego, Scott, Lane, Ness, Rush, Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Hodgeman, Pawnee, Stafford, Stanton, Grant, Haskell, Gray, Ford, Edwards, Kiowa, Pratt, Morton, Stevens, Seward, Meade, Clark, Comanche and Barber.North winds are expected to be 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible.Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, according to the National Weather Service. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

High Wind Watch in effect for Ellis County Sunday