Full Notification

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are likely to be just in advance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASSUMPTION ... ST. JAMES ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ... UPPER LAFOURCHE ... ST. CHARLES ... UPPER JEFFERSON ... UPPER PLAQUEMINES ... UPPER ST. BERNARD ... UPPER TERREBONNE ... LOWER TERREBONNE ... LOWER LAFOURCHE ... LOWER JEFFERSON ... LOWER PLAQUEMINES ... LOWER ST. BERNARD ... WESTERN ORLEANS ... EASTERN ORLEANS

Instructions:

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.