Wind Advisory in effect

Wind Advisory Statement as of 3:23 PM EDT on March 17, 2015

Wind Advisory in effect until 5 PM EDT Wednesday...

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Wind Advisory...

which is in effect until 5 PM EDT Wednesday.

* Winds... northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Timing... this afternoon and subsiding tonight before increasing

again Wednesday morning. Winds subside again Wednesday afternoon.

* Impacts... strong wind gusts may make steering difficult while

driving... especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will

also pick up salt and sand from treated roads and parking

lots... suspending these particles in the air. Blowing salt and

sand will make facing into the wind especially difficult.

 

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.