Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 4:38PM EDT until March 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 55 mph, shifting west late tonight. Isolated gusts to 60 mph
possible. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile
or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. For the
Wind Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
Scattered tree limbs, as well as isolated trees and powerlines
could be blown down. Power outages possible.
Locally damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible with
any stronger thunderstorm activity this evening into tonight. This
activity will be addressed by Special Weather Statements or Severe
Thunderstorm Warnings as needed.
Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
Area Description:
Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London; Southern Westchester; Bronx; Kings (Brooklyn); Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender: