... Wind Advisory in effect from 7 am EST /6 am CST/ to 7 PM EST
/6 PM CST/ Saturday...
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect from 7 am EST /6 am CST/ to 7 PM
EST /6 PM CST/ Saturday.
* Timing... a cold front will move east through the southern
Appalachians early Saturday. Northwest winds will increase
rapidly behind the front. Sustained wind speeds of 20 to 30 mph
can be expected.
* Impacts... these winds may down trees or tree limbs... and power
lines. Loose outdoor objects should be secured. Motorists should
be extra cautious to cross winds when driving in the higher
elevations.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 26 to 39 mph and/or gusts of
40 to 57 mph are expected or occurring. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles...
so use caution when driving.
