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Thursday, March 1, 2018

NWS issues High Wind Warning for our area


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
317 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 6 AM EST
Saturday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS...North 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strongest winds from Friday afternoon through Friday
  night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Limited
  visibilities will make travel difficult.

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.

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