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Rapidly falling temperatures with gusty winds, and falling wind chills...

A strong Arctic cold front is expected to move through the region from around Noon to 1 PM EST. The front will be accompanied with briefly heavy showers, possibly with lightning, and strong gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph. Southerly winds will shift to the west and Arctic cold will begin to move into the region, with westerly winds 20 to 30 mph and gusting 40 to 45 mph.

Temperatures will rapidly drop, as much as 15 to 20 degrees in just a few hours, and will fall below freezing early this afternoon, and wind chills will be in the single digits to around 10 above zero by late afternoon. If venturing outside be prepared for the rapidly changing conditions, and dress appropriately.

Another concern is any standing water may become black ice late this afternoon into the early evening hours.

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Winds shift southwest to west this afternoon and evening.

WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.

WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS.. A brief period of damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph is possible.

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