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Wind advisory issued for Kansas City as gusty Thursday looms

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gusts as high as 50 miles per hour are possible during the day Thursday as a strong cold front targets the Kansas City area.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Kansas City region from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday.

LINK | KSHB 41 Weather

KSHB 41 meteorologist Jeff Penner says winds out of the northwest will move into the area early Thursday, with sustained winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour.

A high wind warning is in effect for parts of central Kansas west of the Kansas City area.

Driving may become problematic for high-profile vehicles, and some power outages may occur during the day.