High wind, hail possible tonight into Sunday
A high wind warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to noon Sunday.
Winds will be west to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
A squall line may pass through this area between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., possibly, accompanied by wind gusts to 50 mph and small hail. Otherwise, west to northwest winds will increase sharply near or after midnight and then continue to be strong into Sunday morning. Highest gusts and greatest potential for damaging winds will probably be from about 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. Sunday.
Winds are expected to diminish quickly later Sunday afternoon and especially Sunday evening.
Downed power lines and trees could result in power outages. Some damage is possible to building structures. Difficult driving conditions especially for high profile vehicles on north-south roads due to cross winds and also on bridges and other elevated roadways.
The latest forecast:
Sunday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Windy, with a northwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am. High near 47. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind 11 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.