High Wind Warning

This is a message from ReadyPhiladelphia. High Wind Warning in effect NOW until 4 PM. Damaging gusts up to 60 mph are expected. Power outages are possible. ... High Wind Warning in effect until 4 PM EST this afternoon... The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a High Wind Warning... which is in effect until 4 PM EST this afternoon. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * Locations... southeast Pennsylvania and a portion of southern New Jersey. * Winds... east northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * Timing... the strongest winds are expected to occur from now through mid afternoon. * Wind impacts... strong winds may blow down limbs... trees... and power lines. Isolated to scattered power outages are possible. * Situational awareness... strongest wind gusts as of 10 am have been from around 45 to 50 mph in this portion of the warning area area. Winds are expected to increase during midday. * Outlook... Wind Advisory criteria wind gusts of around 45 mph are expected late this afternoon and early tonight after the strongest winds have occurred, prior to 4 PM. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. For additional updates and weather information, visit www.weather.gov/phi   For all current NWS Watches, Warnings, or Advisories, visit http://goo.gl/xfexUk    For further information on emergency preparedness, visit www.phila.gov/ready     You received this message because you are registered with ReadyPhiladelphia. To change your Alert preferences, Login. For questions, e-mail warning@phila.gov.