Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Forecast for Bladen
Updated: 5:24 PM EST on January 7, 2009
Wind Advisory in effect until midnight EST tonight...
Tonight
Mostly clear and very windy. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph this evening. Winds diminishing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until midnight EST tonight...
Southwest to west-southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph will gust to 40 mph with isolated gusts to 50 mph through this evening to coincide with the strongest and driest advection in the wake of a strong cold front.
Winds of this magnitude are capable of toppling and blowing away lightweight items like trash cans and lawn furniture. These items should be secured or moved indoors.
Winds will diminish substantially during the late evening and overnight hours.
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 31 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution on tall bridges and overpasses.
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Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 5:44 PM EST on January 07, 2009
... Strong wind gusts possible through 7 PM...
An area of strong winds will move across the area with wind gusts in excess of 50 mph possible. The strong winds may result in sporadic power outages along with the possibility of shallow rooted trees being knocked down. After 7 PM... the winds will gradually subside but wind gusts over 30 mph are still likely through midnight.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio all hazards for further details or updates. For additional weather information... check our web site at weather.Gov/ilm.
Heden
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 4:20 PM EST on January 7, 2009
The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 24 hours for the storm that has been affecting our region. These reports were gathered... from NWS and FAA Airport obs (asos/awos)... volunteer observations (mesonet)... weather underground... NWS employees... and fire weather (raws) observations from the Forest service. This summary is also available on our home Page at weather.Gov/ilm
With high winds expected through this evening... an update will be sent out later tonight.