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NWS: Saturday Wind Gust Update, grass fires reported.

Saturday's wind gust report from the National Weather Service-Click to expand
Saturday’s wind gust report from the National Weather Service-Click to expand

At approximately 3 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service recorded wind gusts of  54 mph in St. Joseph, 48 mph at KCI Airport, 52 mph Olathe, 45 mph Lee’s Summit.

In addition, the National Weather Service is urging  area residents to avoid burning anything on Sunday. Crews already have been fighting several grassland fires with 40+ mph winds.

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