All articles tagged with #wind advisory
A weather alert in Chicago reports heavy rain, thunderstorms, dense fog, and strong winds, with a cold front bringing wind gusts up to 55 mph, potential power outages, and cold temperatures, impacting holiday travel and airport conditions.
Over 70,000 customers in western Washington are experiencing power outages due to a wind advisory, with the most affected areas being the Kitsap Peninsula and Whidbey Island. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory and Gale Warning, predicting strong winds and hazardous conditions through Saturday evening. Puget Sound Energy and Snohomish PUD report significant outages, with gusts expected to reach up to 50 mph in some regions.
A wind advisory and blizzard warning have been issued for December 4, 2024, as a clipper system moves through Canada, bringing strong winds and snow to the Great Lakes region. The cold front will reach metro areas before sunrise on Thursday, causing temperatures to drop rapidly and wind chills to fall into the teens and 20s. Snowfall is expected to be less than 1 inch, with potential whiteout conditions in the mountains due to strong winds. The weekend will be cold and dry, with rain expected early next week.
A wind advisory is in effect for areas north and west of the Chesapeake Bay, with gusts up to 45 mph expected, prompting caution for potential property damage. The weekend will see a transition to warmer temperatures, reaching the 70s on Sunday before rain showers move in Sunday night into Monday. The week ahead is forecasted to be warm. Meteorologist Justin Berk, who has dyslexia, acknowledges occasional spelling and grammar errors in his reports, and shares recent snow reports and encourages readers to subscribe for email alerts.
Most of Michigan is under a wind advisory today, with gusts expected to reach up to 50 mph, and even up to 55 mph in some areas. The strongest winds are forecasted for the late afternoon and early evening, with Huron County in the Thumb likely to experience the highest gusts. Residents are advised to secure loose items and prepare for potential power outages, while the weekend is expected to be much calmer and pleasant.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Central Florida, including Marion, Flagler, Volusia, Sumter, and Lake counties until 3 p.m., with severe thunderstorm warnings in effect for some areas. The forecast predicts isolated strong to severe storms with damaging winds as the main threat, particularly in the northwest of Orlando. The storms are expected to arrive around 11 a.m. and clear out by 7-8 p.m., with wind advisories in place. After the severe weather, Central Florida will experience sunny skies and lower humidity for the weekend.
Augusta National delays opening gates for the Masters tournament due to expected thunderstorms and strong wind gusts, with a 90% chance of rain and wind gusts up to 40 mph predicted. Patrons are advised to be prepared for unfavorable weather conditions and to take shelter immediately if play is suspended.
A wind advisory is in effect for north Georgia until 8 p.m. Thursday, with additional wind gusts up to 35 mph possible. The overnight heavy rain and damaging wind gusts have led to fallen trees and power lines across the metro Atlanta area. While the severe weather risk is over, scattered showers are expected during the morning commute, and there is a likelihood of more trees and power lines falling over the next few hours.
A spring storm is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain, strong winds, and snow to central New York, with rainfall totals of 1-2 inches and wind gusts reaching 60+mph. Winter weather advisories are in effect for eastern counties due to moderate snowfall and gusty winds, with lower elevations likely to see 1-3 inches of snow. Lingering lake effect snow flurries are expected on Friday and Saturday, followed by dry and warm conditions for the weekend.
An unseasonably strong storm system is set to bring wet and stormy conditions to Arizona for Easter weekend, with windy and dusty conditions expected in the Valley on Saturday and rain becoming likely overnight into Sunday morning. Thunderstorms and off-and-on rain are expected throughout Sunday, with high temperatures likely staying in the 60s. Snow is also expected in the high country, with significant snowfall amounts likely for spots like Flagstaff. Another storm system could bring additional snow later in the week.
South Florida, including Boca Raton and Delray Beach, is under a wind advisory with heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms expected through Saturday, posing a risk of flooding, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. Hazardous marine conditions and a high risk of rip currents are also forecasted for the weekend, with dangerous surf conditions possible early next week.
A wind advisory is in effect until 5 p.m. Monday, with a chance of showers and potential snow grains continuing into the evening. West-northwest winds with gusts near 50 mph are expected, gradually easing overnight. Monday will be windy and cool, with gusts potentially reaching 50 mph until late in the day. Vorticity in the atmosphere is causing the unsettled weather, with the potential for precipitation and graupel snow grains despite temperatures around 50 degrees.
A strong weather system is bringing rain, snow, and strong winds to Central New York, with Winter Storm Warnings and Wind Advisories in effect until Monday. Snowfall accumulation is expected through midday Monday, with the highest amounts in the North Country and highest elevations. Wind speeds of 20-30mph with gusts up to 50mph could cause downed tree branches and isolated power outages. The weather is expected to improve Monday afternoon as high pressure moves in, bringing sunshine but continuing strong winds.
The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for 16 counties in New Jersey, with gusts as strong as 45 to 50 mph expected on Sunday and Monday following a rain storm. The advisories will be in effect from early Sunday afternoon through early Monday morning, posing a threat of downed trees and scattered power outages. The saturated ground from previous storms may lead to greater tree damage, and the new rain could trigger minor flooding along rivers, streams, and creeks, as well as minor tidal flooding along the Atlantic coast, Delaware Bay, and tidal Delaware River.
A strong cold front has brought winter weather conditions to Michigan, with plunging temperatures, strong wind gusts, and lake-effect snow expected across the state. Southern Michigan will see temperatures in the 20s, while the Upper Peninsula will experience single-digit temperatures. A wind advisory is in place for the eastern two-thirds of Lower Michigan, with gusts up to 45 mph. Snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected in northwest Lower Michigan, with up to one foot in the Upper Peninsula. After a brief return to winter, Michigan is set to experience a robust warm-up, with temperatures reaching the 60s and even flirting with 70 degrees by Sunday.