High Wind Warning until 06:00PM Wednesday 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Kansas, Bourbon, Cherokee, and Crawford Counties. In Missouri, Benton, Barton, St. Clair, and Vernon Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and some power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BOURBON ... CRAWFORD ... CHEROKEE ... BENTON ... VERNON ... ST. CLAIR ... BARTON
Instructions:
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Address/Location
Cherokee County Emergency Management
110 W Maple St
Columbus, KS 66725
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-429-1857
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning