Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph shifting to west this afternoon. * TIMING...Southwest winds increasing to advisory levels late this morning then shifting to west through the early to mid afternoon with the passage of a cold front. Winds will diminish below advisory levels by the mid to late evening period. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold front this afternoon may also be accompanied by brief, heavy snow squalls which could produce locally higher wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph along with significantly reduced visibilities. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Light-weight outdoor objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should be secured.