There's a wind advisory for all five Catskills counties today from the National Weather Service. In Delaware, Ulster, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Greene counties, watch for isolated gusts of 45 to 55 miles per hour, and possible downed trees and power lines until late tonight.
Here's the full text of the advisory for Ulster, Schoharie and Greene counties:
...Wind Advisory In Effect From 10 AM This Morning To Midnight EST Tonight... The National Weather Service In Albany Has Issued A Wind Advisory...Which Is In Effect From 10 AM This Morning To Midnight EST Tonight. * Locations...Southern Adirondacks...Mohawk Valley...Eastern Catskills...Southern Green Mountains...And Berkshires. * Hazards...Strong Gusty Winds. * Winds...West To Northwest 20 To 35 Mph With Gusts 46 To 57 Mph. * Timing...Mid Morning Until Midnight Tonight. * Impacts...Isolated Downed Trees...Limbs And Power Lines Which May Result In Some Power Outages. Objects Not Secured May Be Blown Around.
Instructions: A Wind Advisory Means That Winds Of 31 To 39 Mph Are Expected Or Wind Gusts Of 46 To 57 Mph Are Expected. Winds This Strong Can Make Driving Difficult...Especially For High Profile Vehicles. Use Extra Caution.
And here's the advisory for Sullivan and Delaware counties:
.Wind Advisory Remains In Effect Until 11 PM EST This Evening... * Timing...Through The Day Wednesday...And Into The Early Evening Hours. * Winds...West 15 To 25 Mph With Gusts Up To 45 Mph.
Instructions: Wind Advisories Are Issued When Sustained Wind Speeds Of At Or Greater Than 30 Mph And/Or Wind Gusts Over 40 Mph Are Expected. Winds Of This Magnitude Could Cause Minor Damage To Trees...Power Lines And Weaker Structures. Persons In The Advisory Area Should Secure All Loose Objects. If You Are Traveling Through The Advisory Area Keep A Firm Grip On The Wheel...Especially For Those Driving High Profile Vehicles. Please Report Damage To The National Weather Service By Calling Toll Free At 1-877-633-6772...Or By Email At Bgm.Stormreport@Noaa.Gov.
