South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 55 mph expected. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
TONIGHT - Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 54. East wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
FRIDAY - Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then scattered showers. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds. High near 71. Windy, with a southeast wind 17 to 27 mph becoming southwest 27 to 37 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT - A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Windy, west wind 28 to 33 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.