Today will be a windy and warm day with a chance of severe thunderstorms.

 

A wind advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. for south-central and southeast Kansas including Montgomery, Wilson and Woodson Counties and areas to the west. South winds could gust up to 45 mph and Washington, Nowata and Craig Counties in Oklahoma are also included in the advisory from noon until 7 p.m. The high winds and low afternoon humidity will also increase the fire spread rate, so the National Weather Service says outdoor burning is discouraged.

 

In addition, severe storms are possible today, mainly for north-central Kansas, but a marginal chance of storms developing exists east of I-135. The Coffeyville area may not see storms develop, but if they do, timing will likely be between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. You can stay informed on severe weather by signing up for text alerts customized to where you live here.