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Wind Advisory in Effect From 5:00 PM Friday to 4:00 PM Saturday

By John Szink Mar 14, 2025 | 9:52 AM

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 5:00 PM Friday to 4:00 PM Saturday.

South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.

Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.

Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Higher gusts are possible within showers and thunderstorms overnight Friday into early Saturday.

There may be a low fire weather risk late Friday afternoon and evening with increasing winds and relative humidity falling below 30 percent.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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