Most of the Kansas City area is included in a wind advisory running from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.
KSHB 41 meteorologist Wes Peery says heavier rain is set to move into the Kansas City area after 2 p.m. Tuesday, bringing with it wind gusts up to 40 mph.
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The wind gusts will be persistent starting around 5 p.m. Tuesday through at least 5 a.m. Wednesday.
The National Weather Service says the winds will be strong enough to blow around unsecured objects. Stronger gusts could blow down tree limbs and cause power outages for some.

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