National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory from Dec. 11 until Dec. 12 at 4 A.M. for NYC

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Trees are downed on Kingsbridge Road and Bailey Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights, just outside the border of the Marble Hill section of the Bronx, on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 8.45 a.m. People passing the scene were heard saying, “Oh my God, Oh my God!” on seeing the cars and downed trees and expressed their hope that the occupants got out alive.
Photo by Miriam Quinoñes

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a wind advisory on Saturday, Dec. 11, which is in effect from 3.40 p.m. on Saturday until Sunday, Dec. 12, at 4 a.m.

Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected, with gusts of up to 50 mph, then becoming westerly.

NWS officials said portions of Southeast New York, Northeast New Jersey and Southern Connecticut will be affected. They said gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.

The highest winds will occur on the night of Dec. 10. Locally, higher winds are also possible with heavier showers and
thunderstorms in the evening.

Officials advise residents to use extra caution when driving and to secure outdoor objects.

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