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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG WARNING FOR THE METROPOLITAN AREA UNTIL 1900 HOURS. WIND GUSTS OF 40 MPH ARE EXPECTED. THE KANSAS CITY KANSAS FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS PLACED A BAN ON ALL OPEN BURNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. RESIDENTS WITH PERMITS FOR TODAY MUST REFRAIN FROM OPEN BURNING.
RESIDENTS ARE ALSO ASKED TO USE CAUTION WHEN USING OUTDOOR BBQ EQUIPMENT.
