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Cherokee County Emergency Management
Monday October 20th, 2025 :: 02:23 a.m. CDT

Alert

Wind Advisory until 01:00PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Bourbon, Cherokee, and Crawford Counties. In Missouri, Barton, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, and Vernon Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BOURBON ... CRAWFORD ... CHEROKEE ... VERNON ... BARTON ... JASPER ... NEWTON ... MCDONALD

Instructions:

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

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:
Moderate - Possible 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:
Wind Advisory

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