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Scott County EMA
Wednesday March 13th, 2019 :: 05:06 p.m. CDT

Advisory

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT TO TODAY TO 7PM...... WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM THURSDAY

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM CDT Thursday.

* TIMING...through the end of the day today, and from mid morning
to late afternoon Thursday.

* WINDS...south winds may gust around 40 mph at times through the
end of the day today. On Thursday, strong south to southwest
winds will likely gust from 45 to 55 mph at times.

* IMPACTS...outdoor items not secured down will likely be tossed
around or damaged. Impacts for drivers of high profile vehicles
is likely. Of particular concern on Thursday is the possibility
of a few power outages, and large limbs or even a few trees
coming down due to wet ground conditions.

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

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