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Friday, November 2, 2018

NWS issues Wind Advisory for Saturday


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
251 PM EDT Fri Nov 2 2018

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM EDT Saturday. 

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Saturday afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...Winds may down small tree limbs and branches,
  resulting in isolated to scattered power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph,
or gusts of 46 to 57 mph, are expected or occurring. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles, in open areas, and on elevated roads and bridges. Use
extra caution.

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