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Page Counties: A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10-a.m. today until 7-p.m. (10/23/17)

* TIMING…Monday late morning through afternoon

* WINDS…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph or greater.

* IMPACTS…Winds would cause difficulty controlling any fires that ignite outdoors, such as in harvesting fields. High-profile vehicles may experience hazardous travel. Loose objects may blow in the wind.

Sac-Calhoun-Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Cass Counties:

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1-p.m. today until 7-p.m..

* TIMING…Winds will become northwest and quite gusty by midday, continuing through sunset.

* WINDS…Northwest winds will reach sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph with peak gusts of 40 to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS…Strong northwest winds may affect high profile vehicles, blow trash cans and other loose objects and break small branches. These strong winds may also cause difficulty controlling fires with fields being harvested especially susceptible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 mph or more are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.