WIND ADVISORY FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM WEDNESDAY
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.
* TIMING...Winds will begin to increase around midday Wednesday,
with peak wind gusts occurring during afternoon across
southeast Missouri, far west Kentucky and southwest Illinois.
* WINDS...Sustained south winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
mph are expected.
* IMPACTS...Outdoor activities and furnishings will be impacted by
high winds. Vehicular traffic, especially high profile vehicles,
will experience difficult driving conditions at times. High
wind gusts may down some trees due to loose soil conditions from
recent heavy rains.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A wind advisory is issued when sustained winds are expected to
reach 30 mph or greater for longer than one hour...or wind gusts
are expected to reach 40 mph for any duration.
Address/Location
Scott County EMA
131 S Winchester St
Benton, MO 63736
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 573-545-3549