Statement as of 3:34 PM EST on January 29, 2013

... Wind Advisory in effect from 5 am to 9 PM EST Wednesday...

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect from 5 am to 9 PM EST Wednesday.

* Event... as a cold front approaches... south winds will increase
tonight and early Wednesday to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to near 40
mph. When showers and storms move into the area... near the
front... local wind gusts over 50 mph are possible. Then... after
the front passes... winds will shift to the west... and continue
strong and gusty as colder air pushes into the region.

* Timing... south winds will increase tonight. The front is expected
to pass during the day on Wednesday... with the gusty west winds
continuing through the rest of the afternoon.

* Impacts... loose objects could be blown around... vehicles will
be buffeted by strong cross winds... and a few shallow-rooted
trees could be uprooted.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 26 to 39 mph and/or gusts of
40 to 57 mph are expected or occurring. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles...
so use caution when driving.