Wind advisory until 7 p.m.

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING…

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening.

The advisory covers southeast Missouri and parts of southern
Illinois, mainly along and west of Interstate 57.

* TIMING…Through about sunset.

* WINDS…Sustained 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 40 mph.

* IMPACTS…High profile vehicles will be difficult to handle.
Loose outdoor objects such as garbage cans will be blown around.

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.

Speak Your Mind

Benton, West Frankfort, Illinois News | Franklin County News