Summary
More than 46 million people in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States are under wind advisories due to a strong storm system. The advisory warns of strong winds that could blow around loose objects, bring down tree limbs, and cause power outages. The warnings cover many states and are in effect from Friday morning through early Saturday.
Key Facts
- The wind advisories affect over 46 million people in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
- Strong winds may blow around unsecured objects like Halloween decorations.
- Wind speeds are expected to be between 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
- The advisories cover states from Pennsylvania and New York to New England, and extend as far west as Washington State.
- The advisories are in effect from Friday morning to early Saturday in many areas.
- The storm may cause tree limbs to fall and lead to some power outages.
- High-profile vehicles, like trucks, should be careful on the road.
- An atmospheric river will bring strong winds to the West Coast as well.
