What are the different Wind Advisories and what do they mean?
Wind Advisory
Issued for winds excluding those directly associated with severe local storms, tropical cyclones, and winter storms for a) sustained wind speeds of 31-39 mph lasting for 1 hour or longer; or b) wind gusts of 46-57 mph for any duration.
High Wind Watch
Issue a High Wind Watch for high winds excluding those directly associated with severe local storms, hurricanes, and winter storms for a) sustained wind speeds of 40mph or greater lasting for 1 hour or longer.
High Wind Warning
Issue a High Wind Warning for high winds excluding those directly associated with severe local storms, hurricanes, and winter storms for a) sustained wind speeds of 40 mph or greater lasting for 1 hour or longer, or b) winds of 58 mph or greater for any duration.
Wind chill Advisory
Conditions are favorable for WindChill temperatures to meet, or exceed, local WindChill Warning criteria in the next 12 to 48 hours.
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