Thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front will impact much of the Central U.S. through Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are forecast for portions of the central/southern Plains and the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys. Meanwhile, dangerous waves and rip currents will impact portions of the East Coast as tropical activity increases in the Atlantic. Read More >
Biggest takeaway:
Extremely windy days (to the point of damage) are not common, but happen. Have a plan.
Warning/Trigger for Plan:
NWS High Wind Warning (greater threat; alerted on NOAA Weather Radio) –and-
NWS Wind Advisory (some threat; not alerted on NOAA Weather Radio)
Advance Notice/Time to Activate & Accomplish Your Planned Response:
Generally 6-18 hours. May be preceded by a High Wind Watch as many as 2 days in advance.
Frequency:
2-5 Wind Advisories is an annual average.
0-1 High Wind Warnings for widespread damaging wind gusts of 60 mph or higher.
How Accurate Warnings?
Widespread winds of this nature are typically well forecast and warned for.