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Red flag warning, burn ban in effect today

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A red flag warning will be in effect today from noon until 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Residents are asked not to do any outdoor burning, as winds will be about  15 to 20 mph this afternoon, gusting to 30 mph.

Relative humidity values will be between 20 to 30 percent.

The combination of winds and low humidity mean there is an elevated fire risk in the region, according to the weather service.

The Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department said there is a temporary open burn ban today because of the strong winds and continuing dry conditions.

The ban will be in effect until further notice, according to a statement from the Fire Department.

No new burn permits will be issued at this time.

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Weather changing from wet to sunny today

After a 30 percent chance of showers before 11 a.m. Tuesday, the weather will become mostly sunny.

s high will be near 58, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures were 48 degrees at 8 a.m.

A north-northwest wind will be from 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

New precipitation will be less than a tenth of an inch.

Tonight, the forecast calls for mostly clear skies, with a low of 37. Winds may gust up to 18 mph.

On Wednesday, look for sunny skies again, with a high near 74. A south-southwest wind will be from 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 28 mph.

 

Rain in today’s forecast

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is in Monday’s forecast.

Light rain will be most likely after 2 p.m., the National Weather Service said. The total amount of precipitation may be minimal. An isolated thunderstorm is possible.

Today’s high will be 63.

Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers with a low of 43, while Tuesday’s weather will be mostly sunny with a high of 60.

The National Weather Service said there is no hazardous weather expected until the weekend.

A strong cold front will move through the area on Saturday night through Sunday morning. Some storms then could be strong to severe.