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A wind advisory is now in effect for the area that includes Caldwell County. It will remain in effect through 7 p.m. Wednesday. Please secure loose objects and exercise caution while outside or on the road. Today's front is expected to bring windy conditions from this afternoon t…
A wind advisory is now in effect for the area that includes Caldwell County. It will remain in effect through 7 p.m. Wednesday. Please secure loose objects and exercise caution while outside or on the road.
Today's front is expected to bring windy conditions from this afternoon through tomorrow.
The advisory warns of sustained winds of 20 to 30 MPH and peak gusts up to 50 MPH, which could cause tree limbs to be blown down.
The National Weather Service has also issued a Fire Danger Statement for Caldwell County, due to high winds (15-20 mph) out of the northwest and low relative humidity (about 15%). The advisory is in effect through late this afternoon.
Safety recommendations include:
- Securing all loose objects, especially Halloween decorations, and expecting difficult driving conditions in high-profile vehicles.
- Secure loose objects and holiday decorations. Avoid outdoor burning and dispose of matches/cigarettes properly, especially Wednesday with greater fire weather conditions.
- Following the burn ban.
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Avoid the use of welding or grinding equipment near grass and dry brush. Avoid parking vehicles in tall, dry grass and weeds that could be ignited.