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Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Saturday February 23rd, 2019 :: 03:31 p.m. EST

Advisory

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning in effect from 2PM tomorrow, February 24th, until 6PM Monday, February 25th.. Damaging gusts up to 55 mph are expected. Power outages are possible.  This hazard is going into effect 4 hours earlier than previously stated as per NWS Mount Holly.

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON 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 55 mph. Another round of
  strong winds is expected to 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 to 1 1/2 inches 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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