#MEwx Wind advisory update

Wind Advisory expires 11:00 AM EDT on October 17, 2019

Statement as of 7:39 am EDT on October 17, 2019

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 am EDT this morning...

* what... east winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph

expected.

* Where... in New Hampshire, Strafford and interior Rockingham

counties. In Maine, interior York, interior Cumberland,

Androscoggin, Kennebec and interior Waldo counties.

* When... until 11 am EDT this morning.

* Impacts... gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high

profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

If you plan on using a portable generator... be sure to observe

all safety precautions to avoid Carbon monoxide poisoning...

electrocution... or fire. Be sure to operate your generator in a

dry outdoor area away from windows... doors and vents. Carbon

monoxide poisoning deaths can occur due to improperly located

portable generators!