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Columbus, Ohio – Drivers across central and western Ohio could face dangerous crosswinds by the early Friday commute as a powerful windstorm ramps up, bringing gusts near 60 mph capable of knocking down trees and cutting power across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a High Wind Warning is in effect from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday for much of central and western Ohio as well as parts of eastern Indiana. Southwest winds will increase to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, strong enough to damage power lines and create hazardous travel…