Gusty winds continue through Wednesday morning

DEM Blogger

January 7, 2019

Updated Wednesday, 8:45am

Wind gusts up to 35 mph will be possible through late morning across southern Indiana and north-central Kentucky. Motorists should use caution, especially on north-south roadways and in high
profile vehicles.

Updated Tuesday, 8:45am

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM.

Because of a passing cold front, expect winds from the west at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts near 40 mph.

Loose objects will be blown around. Difficult driving conditions may exist for high profile vehicles on north-south roads.

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of over 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult – especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Updated Monday, 5pm

Gusty west winds are expected again on Tuesday behind a strong cold front. Winds will likely gust to at least 30 to 40 mph, with stronger gusts possible from midday into the early evening hours. High profile vehicles traveling on north to south roadways should use extra caution.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Fayette County this afternoon & early evening

Gusty southerly winds are expected to develop this afternoon and early evening ahead of a frontal boundary. Most gusts are expected to be between 30 and 40 mph. High profile vehicles traveling on west to east roadways should use extra caution. Light rain arriving later this afternoon into the evening should dampen some of the gust potential, however, if it does not then a few gusts over 40 mph may be possible.

Gusty west winds will be expected on Tuesday behind a strong cold front. Winds will likely gust to at least 30 to 40 mph, with stronger gusts possible. High profile vehicles traveling on north to south roadways should use extra caution.