Athens Co WIND ADVISORY in effect until 7AM, Thu, 12/5/24, West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Athens County in effect until 7AM, Thursday, December 5, 2024.

-WHAT…West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

-WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia.

-WHEN…Until 7AM, Thursday, December 5, 2024.

-IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

-ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The strongest winds will occur as an arctic front passes quickly across the area during the overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.