Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 1:11PM CDT by NWS

…Strong wind gusts this afternoon… Strong south-southwest winds will affect the region this afternoon. Sustained winds around 25 to 30 mph with gusts around 40 to 45 mph will be possible, and locally stronger winds cannot be ruled out. Winds are expected to begin weakening after 5 PM, before strong to locally severe thunderstorms move across