Wind advisory

Wind Advisory Statement as of 3:18 am EDT on March 18, 2015

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 PM EDT this

afternoon.

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

* Timing... increasing again this morning. Then gradually subsiding

this 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.