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Wind Advisory
Issued: 9:38 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South to southwest wind early this morning of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Winds shift to the west later this morning at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected through the evening. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and north central, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:17 AM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN KANSAS AND WEST CENTRAL MISSOURI... The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 057, 060, 102, 103, 104 and 105. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 020, 028, 029, 037, 043, 044, 053 and 054. * TIMING...From noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * WIND...Wind gusts of 45 to potentially 55 mph are expected this afternoon. * HUMIDITY... Humidity values will drop as low as 20-25% this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
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