Wind Advisory for Athens Co, Wed, 12/24 From Noon To 10 PM, 15 To 25 Mph With Gusts 40 To 50 Mph

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Wind Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Athens County which is in effect from noon to 10 PM, Wednesday, 12/24.

  • Winds – Southwest 15 To 25 Mph With Gusts 40 To 50 Mph With Passage Of Cold Front.
  • Timing – Early Afternoon For Extreme Southeast Ohio And Extreme Northeast Kentucky, Spreading Eastward Into Central West Virginia By Mid To Late Afternoon.
  • Impacts – Strong Winds Could Cause Tree Damage, Power Fluctuations Or Even Outages And Perhaps Blocking Of Roads From Debris. Construction Sites Are Vulnerable Locations. Also Be Cautious Of Christmas Decorations Exposed To The Wind.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

A Wind Advisory Means That Winds Of 35 Mph Are Expected. Winds This Strong Can Make Driving Difficult, Especially For High Profile Vehicles. Use Extra Caution.

Listen To Noaa Weather Radio Or Your Local Media For Later Updates On This Situation.