ABC-7 First Alert: Rain chances increase on Fat Tuesday followed by high winds on Wednesday

Happy Fat Tuesday! The ABC-7 First Alert remains in effect for high winds on Wednesday.

A strong low-pressure system and cold front will move through the area Wednesday and produce high winds across the borderland. Southwesterly winds between 20 to 40 mph will be possible along with gusts around 65 mph through Wednesday evening.

Winds this strong could cause property damage uprooted trees and cause power outages. Today will be a great day to secure outdoor decorations and furniture along with trampolines, and sports equipment such as basketball goals. If your trash bin isn't full I would avoid putting it out otherwise it might get blown away.

Your Fat Tuesday forecast calls for breezy to windy conditions with southwest winds around 15 to 30 mph. Isolated showers and thunderstorms could produce gusty winds and brief downpours.