NY WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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HIGH WIND WATCH
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
311 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast,
northwest and southern Vermont.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be rapidly increasing after
midnight Thursday night, and peaking during the early to mid
afternoon Friday before abating in the evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
* WHERE...Northern St. Lawrence, Northern Franklin and
Southwestern St. Lawrence Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts are expected to rapidly increase
Friday night towards midnight and peak during Saturday morning
before abating Saturday afternoon.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if...