... Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST this evening... ... Hard freeze warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to 9 am EST Sunday...
* timing... gusty northwest winds into early this evening. Sub freezing temperatures overnight through early Sunday morning.
* Winds... northwest winds 15 to 20 mph will prevail through this afternoon... with gusts to 35 mph.
* Temperature... low temperatures will be in the mid 20s tonight. Northwest winds will also produce lower wind chill readings tonight as well.
* Impacts... boaters should exercise caution today... as should drivers of high profile vehicles. Freezing temperatures will kill sensitive vegetation that is not protected tonight.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A hard freeze warning means that temperatures less than 27 degrees are expected for at least 2 hours.
A lake Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph or gusts of 30 to 39 mph are expected. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing. Boaters in the advisory area should avoid open water and stay close to shore in wind protected inlets. High profile vehicles should use extra caution when traveling as well.