Severe Weather Guide

Wind

  Warning Advisory Watch
Hurricane Force Wind Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 74 mph or greater not directly associated with a hurricane are either predicted or occurring.   Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 74 mph or greater not directly associated with a hurricane are possible.
High Wind High winds (not related to thunderstorms) that may be hazardous or life threatening are occurring or highly likely.  The wind speed threshold varies depending upon location.   High winds (not related to thunderstorms) that may be hazardous or life threatening are possible.  The wind speed threshold varies depending upon location.
Lake Wind   Strong winds causing rough conditions on lakes that may capsize small boats  
Wind   Sustained winds of 25 to 39 mph and/or gust to 57 mph are occurring or highly likely.  

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