High wind advisory issued for today and Monday in Wood County

Wood County is under a “high wind advisory” for today (March 15) into Monday, according to the Wood County Emergency Management Agency.

Sustained winds will increase throughout the morning to reach 20-25 mph and will continue into Monday evening. Wind gusts near 40 mph are expected from noon to 8 p.m. today, and then return Monday afternoon and early evening.

Sunday’s temperatures will reach the upper 60s during the afternoon, and drop to the mid 30s by Monday morning. A chance for rain begins late evening today through Monday, which at times could be a rain/snow mix, but there is no expected accumulation. 

Thunderstorms are possible during the nighttime hours Monday 12 a.m. – 4 a.m. with the potential for a few 50 mph wind gusts. At this time this system will not be as strong as what was experienced Friday.

The EMA will be monitoring weather conditions throughout the day and will provide updates as appropriate.