High wind watch issued for Wednesday
A high wind watch will be in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
A warming trend will be in effect now through Wednesday, with record temperatures possible on Wednesday reaching 73, the weather service said.
There is a slight chance for storms Wednesday evening, according to the weather service. If storms are able to develop, some storms may produce severe, strong damaging southerly winds, according to the weather service.
The watch is in effect from 9 a.m. to midnight on Wednesday, but the highest wind gusts will be between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Wednesday, the weather service stated.
Gusts in excess of 60 mph may be possible, strong enough to blow over power lines and trees, and posing a hazard to high-profile vehicles, the weather service said. Residents should secure loose objects in a safe location prior to the storm.
After a cold front moves through, temperatures will drop into the high 40s on Thursday, according to the weather service.
Looking ahead to the weather for Christmas, Dec. 25, the National Weather Service’s extended outlook says to expect above-normal temperatures and slightly below normal precipitation for that week.
Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 60, the weather service said. A southwest wind of 5 to 9 mph will become south southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 44, according to the weather service. A south wind of 7 to 9 mph will gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday, there will be increasing clouds, with a high near 64, the weather service said. A south wind of 8 to 14 mph will gust as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 58, according to the weather service. A south wind of 10 to 17 mph will gust as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 73, the weather service said. It will be windy, with a south wind of 18 to 23 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds may gust up to 55 mph.
Wednesday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers before midnight, according to the weather service. The low will be around 34, and it will be windy.
Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 48, the weather service said.
Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 32, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high of 53, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 23, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 36, the weather service said.
Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 21, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 44, the weather service said.