Wind Advisory Issued

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE…Portions of central, northern, northwest and southern New Jersey, east central, northeast and southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and central, northern and southern Delaware.

* WHEN…From 9 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds will quickly increase Thursday morning in the wake of a cold front and remain strong and gusty through the afternoon before diminishing in the evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.