The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a Wind Advisory for Friday beginning at 1 p.m.

Affected Area

Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri. The advisory is along and west of a line from Mount Vernon to Marion Illinois, then to Paducah and Murray Kentucky

Description

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY...

WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri. The advisory is along and west of a line from Mount Vernon to Marion Illinois, then to Paducah and Murray Kentucky.

WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday.

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally stronger winds are possible in thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

More Information

A potent storm system will move into our area on Friday, when southwest winds will increase ahead of a cold front. Winds will become westerly behind the front Friday evening.