NWS: High Wind Watch Thursday evening through Friday for Tug Hill and Old Forge regions

Published on December 21, 2022

NWS

JEFFERSON & LEWIS COUNTIES: HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. The strongest winds Thursday night will occur in downslope areas to the north of the Tug Hill and down the Black River Valley. More widespread strong winds will occur Friday.

* WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

OLD FORGE/WESTERN ADIRONDACKS: HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Northern Herkimer, Hamilton, Northern Warren and Northern Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

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