In the West, on the back side of the storm system driving severe weather in the Midwest, strong winds and critical fire weather will impact the High Plains and parts of the Rockies, along with heavy snow in the high Rockies. Visit weather.gov for the latest. pic.twitter.com/BDKnfIMLqt

Strong winds to continue through this evening in and near the foothills where wind gusts from 65 to 85 mph will occur. Winds slowly decrease overnight though high winds to 75 mph will remain possible in the foothill after midnight. #cowx pic.twitter.com/JWpxxOsbgG

With the threat of 75+ mph wind gusts tonight as a line of severe storms moves through the region, please prepare now. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and a safe place to shelter. Never rely on outdoor warning sirens to wake you up. #mowx #kswx #KC pic.twitter.com/Le3kqVU1Fb

Confidence has increased in a line of severe thunderstorms moving through the region tonight. Damaging winds upwards of 75 and 80 MPH are possible. Please have multiple ways to get warnings tonight! #mowx #kswx #KC pic.twitter.com/s0yYoc2h5O