SEVERE WEATHER WARNING: 4 AM to 5 PM, Monday, April 13; HIGH WINDS

April 12, 11:55 PM

The National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, has issued a high wind warning for our area for Monday, April 13, 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  The text of the warning follows.

Northumberland

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory in effect from Monday, 4:00 AM EDT until Monday, 5:00 PM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service

…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY… *

WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of eastern and southeast Virginia in addition to northeast North Carolina. * WHEN…From 4 AM to 5 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.