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What to do when there’s a wind advisory

What to do when there’s a wind advisory
DEM Blogger
March 14, 2019

When high winds are expected, the National Weather Service will issue a wind advisory or high wind warning.
Spring storms typically bring memorable gusts to the Bluegrass, but Lexington has seen strong, damaging straight-line winds in all seasons. High winds can topple trees, snap utility lines, overturn vehicles, and turn debris and unsecured belongings into dangerous projectiles.

More on what to do when high winds blow.

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