Wind gusts have already topped 40 mph as of mid-morning, and are expected to increase throughout the day. A Wind Advisory has been issued for most of central and northern Iowa through Friday evening.

The KWQC First Alert Weather team has a First Alert Day in place Friday for high wind and very dry conditions.

Gusty winds have been the cause of some grassland fires in Siouxland Friday although the wind will settle down as some cooler ...