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Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Wednesday January 15th, 2020 :: 01:56 p.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory in effect Thursday from 9 AM to 7 PM. Gusts up to 50 mph are possible.  Exercise caution.


...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase Thursday morning in the wake of a cold front and remain strong and gusty through the afternoon before diminishing in the evening.


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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