...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected at times. The strongest winds will occur this
afternoon into early this evening.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and southwest and west
central Missouri.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT
Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions this Afternoon and Evening...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR
SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas...Fire weather zones 073, 097, and
101. In Missouri...Fire weather zones 055, 056, 066, 067, 068,
069, 077, 078, 079, 080, 081, 088, 089, 090, 091, 093, 094, 095,
101, 102, and 103.

* WIND...West to southwest winds of 30-40 mph with gusts of 50-
60 mph.

* HUMIDITY...18-28 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected at times. The strongest winds will occur this
afternoon into early this evening.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and southwest and west
central Missouri.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT
Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&