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Forest Fire and Police Department
Thursday February 9th, 2023 :: 03:45 p.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 11:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM to 11 PM EST this evening.

* 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 ... DELAWARE ... MIAMI ... CHAMPAIGN ... CLARK ... MADISON ... FRANKLIN ... PREBLE ... MONTGOMERY ... GREENE ... FAYETTE ... PICKAWAY

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
Forest Fire and Police Department
211 W Lima St
Forest, OH 45843

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 419-273-2500

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible 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:
Wind Advisory

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