Wind advisory issued for NYC area tonight: Timing, forecast
NEW YORK CITY - A wind advisory has been issued in the NYC area until Monday at 6 p.m., the National Weather Service reports.
This comes after Saturday's winter storm brought a mix of snow, rain and ice to the New York City area.
What they're saying:
The wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. on Monday.
The National Weather Service said to expect 20 to 30 mph winds with gusts up to 50 mph for portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York.
Credit: The National Weather Service
The National Weather Service said there is the potential for isolated wind gusts of 55 to 60 mph this evening following a strong cold frontal passage and across the higher elevations north and west of New York City.
Delays and cancelations at NYC-area airports
Check the status of each airport below:
JFK Airport status
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LaGuardia Airport status
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Newark Airport status
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What to do before and during an outage
What you can do:
High winds can commonly lead to power outages.
The National Weather Service suggests gathering your supplies, charging your cell phone, and turning your refrigerator/ freezers to a colder setting before an outage.
During an outage, here is what you can do:
- Stay clear of downed power lines
- Turn off all appliances
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage
- Do not use generators indoors
The Source: This article contains information from the National Weather Service.