High Wind Watch until 05:00PM Monday
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High Wind Watch...which is in effect from late tonight through Monday afternoon.
* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with the potential for gusts up to 60 mph.
* TIMING...The greatest potential for high winds will be late tonight through about midday Monday. The winds will gradually weaken Monday afternoon but strong gusts up to 50 mph are still possible.
* IMPACTS...Potential for damaging winds to blow down trees and power lines. Additionally, the weight of the ice from the freezing rain that is expected today will make these structures particularly susceptible to damage from the high winds. Numerous power outages are possible. Travel will likely be difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MORRIS ... SUSSEX ... WARREN
Instructions:
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Address/Location
Butler Borough
10 High St
Butler, NJ 07405
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-838-4100
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP BUTLER followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Watch