High Wind Watch

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High Wind Watch in effect 2/13 from 12:00am until 5:00pm. Damaging gusts up to 60 mph are possible. Prepare for power outages.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a high
wind watch... which is in effect from late tonight through Monday
afternoon.

* Winds... northwest 25 to 35 mph with the potential for gusts up 
  to 60 mph.

* Timing... the greatest potential for high winds will be late
  tonight through about midday Monday. The winds will gradually
  weaken Monday afternoon but strong gusts up to 50 mph are still
  possible. 

* Impacts... potential for damaging winds to blow down trees and
  power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel will
  likely become difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph... or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

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