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Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Saturday February 23rd, 2019 :: 07:07 a.m. EST

Advisory

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch in effect from 6PM tomorrow evening, February 24th until 6PM Monday, February 25th. Damaging gusts up to 55 mph are possible. Prepare for power outages.

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with 45 to 55 mph gusts.

* TIMING...A surge of winds late Sunday afternoon and early
  Sunday evening may result in gusts up to 45 mph. Otherwise,
  the strongest winds will affect the area late Sunday night
  through Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The ground is quite saturated, and rainfall
  this weekend, generally ranging from 1/2 to 1 inch across the
  northern half of the forecast area and from 1 to 1 1/2 inches
  across the southern half of the forecast area will add to this.
  It will not take much wind to result in downed trees and power
  lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

For additional updates and weather information, visit http://www.weather.gov/phi
For all current NWS Watches, Warnings, or Advisories, visit http://goo.gl/xfexUk  
  
For further information on emergency preparedness, visit http://www.phila.gov/ready

Address/Location
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
240 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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