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Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
Wednesday February 8th, 2023 :: 03:00 p.m. EST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 07:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Central Indiana and Central and West Central Ohio.

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

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: WAYNE ... FAYETTE ... UNION ... HARDIN ... MERCER ... AUGLAIZE ... DARKE ... SHELBY ... LOGAN ... UNION ... MIAMI ... CHAMPAIGN ... CLARK ... MADISON ... PREBLE ... MONTGOMERY ... GREENE

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.

Address/Location
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
401 E Main St
Richmond, IN 47374

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-973-9399

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Warning

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