Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are ongoing and expected from the central and southern High Plains to the Southeast U.S. through Sunday. Large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes will be possible. Thunderstorms may also bring areas of excessive rainfall which could bring flooding to parts of the aforementioned areas through Sunday. 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.