Full Notification

A very deep surface low has been taking shape along the Front Range in Colorado overnight and as it moves into Kansas will continue to deepen. This will lead to strong winds developing across the region today. Winds just above the surface will approach 30 to 40 mph and once the low clouds begin to dissipate these winds will be brought down to the ground as gusts at times. Winds should begin to subside as the sun sets tonight. The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* TIMING...midday through early this evening.

* WINDS...15 to 25 mph with gusts around 35 mph.

* DURATION...6 to 8 hours.

* IMPACTS...Strong southerly winds will make driving difficult for high profile vehicles along open east-west highways. Small lawn furniture and garbage cans will be tossed around as well.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LOWER PLAQUEMINES ... HARRISON ... ASSUMPTION ... UPPER JEFFERSON ... ST. CHARLES ... JACKSON ... ST. JAMES ... PEARL RIVER ... UPPER PLAQUEMINES ... ST. TAMMANY ... UPPER ST. BERNARD ... LOWER ST. BERNARD ... UPPER TERREBONNE ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ... ORLEANS ... HANCOCK ... LIVINGSTON ... ASCENSION ... WASHINGTON ... LOWER LAFOURCHE ... LOWER TERREBONNE ... LOWER JEFFERSON ... UPPER LAFOURCHE ... IBERVILLE ... SOUTHERN TANGIPAHOA

Instructions:

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 26 to 39 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.