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High Winds in Northeast - Expect Outages

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…Wind Advisory in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 am EST Friday…

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a Wind Advisory…which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 3 am EST Friday. The high wind watch is no longer in effect.

  • Locations…Mohawk Valley…eastern Catskills…Mid Hudson valley…greater capital district…Taconics…Berkshires and Litchfield Hills.

  • Winds…sustained west to northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts that may exceed 50 mph.

  • Timing…late this afternoon into tonight.

  • Impacts…isolated power outages due to downed trees and powerlines. Furthermore… unsecured outdoor objects may become airborne.

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.

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