Headline:
Wind Advisory issued January 6 at 3:37PM EST until January 6 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 12:37pm
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
low as 31 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 23 expected.
* WHERE...Trout River, Western Clay, Western Duval, Bradford,
Eastern Alachua, and Western Alachua Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For
the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 9 AM
EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
cold wind chills as low as 25 degrees could result in hypothermia
or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Appropriate action
should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have
adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children,
the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the
cold. Take measures to protect them.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Take measures to protect young children, the elderly and the
homeless. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or
allow them to drip slowly. Take steps now to protect tender plants
from the cold.
Area Description:
Bradford; Eastern Alachua; Trout River; Western Clay; Western Alachua; Western Duval
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL