The Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department has issued a burn ban for Kansas City, Kan., because of high winds.
According to a Fire Department spokesman, all open burning should be avoided. The issuance of new permits will not be allowed until the ban is lifted, the spokesman said.
At 1 p.m. today, the National Weather Service reported wind speeds from the south at 23 mph, gusting to 36 mph in Kansas City, Kan.
When wind speeds and acceptable conditions allow, the Fire Department will send out updated notifications, the spokesman said.