An updated wind advisory was released by the National Weather Service on Monday at 11:08 a.m. EDT in effect until 11 p.m. EDT for Mason, Lake, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa and Kent counties.
The weather service adds to prepare for, “Northwest wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph.”
“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” states the weather service. “Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.”
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