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Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 :: 03:39 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory in effect from 6 PM this evening until 6 PM Thursday. Gusts up to 50 mph are possible. Exercise caution.

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest and southern New Jersey, east central, northeast and southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and northern Delaware.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The strong wind gusts may take down some tree limbs, which could result in localized power outages. Unsecured objects, such as trash cans and lawn furniture, may be blown around by the strong winds.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest wind gusts will likely occur this evening and again on Thursday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.


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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