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Cherokee County Emergency Management
Tuesday March 4th, 2025 :: 01:37 p.m. CST

Alert

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

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