Wind Advisory update

Wind Advisory Statement as of 10:14 am EDT on March 18, 2015

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 PM EDT this

afternoon.

* winds... northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Timing... strongest winds will diminish by early evening.

* 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 wind gusts up to of 50 mph are

expected. Winds this strong can make driving

difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra

caution.