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The national weather service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a high wind watch...which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.

A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur.

A potent fall system is set to arrive early Tuesday morning and last until late Wednesday. A low pressure system over northern Minnesota could produce sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph. This creates the potential for wind gusts between 55 and 60 mph. There may be a slight diminishing of winds Tuesday night...before increasing again Wednesday morning.

It is expected that strong west winds will develop early Tuesday morning and last at least through Wednesday afternoon. Sustained west winds could reach 30 to 40 mph with gusts between 55 to 60 mph on Tuesday and Wednesday. Open areas or locations of slightly higher terrain are vulnerable to the highest wind gusts.

Winds this strong could lead to downed trees or minor damage to structures. Driving may become challenging for high profile vehicles and loose outdoor objects may be blown around.