February 24th, 2019 by WCBC Radio
HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * TIMING...This afternoon through midday Monday. The strongest winds are expected late tonight through midday Monday. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph this afternoon and evening, decreasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph overnight, then increasing to 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph Monday morning through midday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees, especially given the saturated ground and prolonged nature of the winds. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Minor structural damage is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.