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City of St. Louis Emergency Management
Wednesday March 13th, 2019 :: 07:56 a.m. CDT

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The NWS has issued a HIGH WIND WATCH for the City of St. Louis from 9 AM to 7 PM Thursday 3/14/19. #stlwx

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Saint Louis has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday evening.

* WINDS...Today, south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. On Thursday, south southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph

* TIMING...The advisory is in effect from 10am this morning through 7pm this evening. The watch is in effect from 9am Thursday through 7pm Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. These winds could also lift and move trash cans, lawn furniture, and other
loose outdoor objects.

Instructions:

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 30 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 45 and 57 mph. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use
caution until the winds diminish.

A High Wind Watch is advanced notice that 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
City of St. Louis Emergency Management
1915 Olive St
St. Louis, MO 63103

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Watch

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