Special Weather Statement issued October 03 at 9:54AM CDT by NWS

…Strong wind gusts today… Strong southwest winds will affect the region late this morning into the afternoon hours. Sustained winds around 20 to 25 mph with gusts around 40 to 45 mph will be possible, and locally stronger winds cannot be ruled out. Winds are expected to weaken from west to east across the region from mid to late afternoon,