ABC-7 First Alert: Strong winds return Sunday along with areas of blowing dust
The ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for a strong system that will move in on Sunday bringing gusty winds and areas of blowing dust and sand. Be sure and prepare for the high wind event before Sunday:
- Park cars or motor vehicles in the garage
- Get indoors when possible.
- Secure patio furniture and other outdoor items that may blow away.
- Remove hanging outdoor items that may blow and damage doors or windows
- Keep pets inside.
- Be aware of outdoor trees or structures that may present a threat.
- Stay up to date with the ABC-7 StormTrack Weather Alerts.
- Trim tree branches.
- If driving, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road, stop, turn off lights, set the emergency brake, and take your foot off of the brake pedal.
- If you can't pull off the roadway, proceed at a speed suitable for visibility, and turn on lights, and sound horns occasionally.
- If you live in a mobile home, identify a sturdy building you can go to if NWS issues a high wind or severe thunderstorm warning.
The nice weather will continue across the area Friday, with sunny skies in the morning, but the clouds will increase this afternoon. Temperatures will warm to the upper 60s. Saturday will be a great day under mostly cloudy skies and a 10 percent chance of showers. We will get a break for the winds on Monday and Tuesday but the winds return mid-week.
