Wind Advisory In Effect For Somerset County Monday

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — A wind advisory is in effect from noon through 10 p.m. on Monday in Somerset County, the National Weather Service announced.

Winds blowing from west to northwest are expected to reach speeds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

"Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects and may blow down tree limbs and power lines," the the NWS reported. "Scattered power outages can be expected."

Additionally, due to heavy rains causing ground saturation, trees and and power lines will be more susceptible to strong winds.

Drivers should be careful when driving as winds could effect driving conditions. Locals should also secure any light-weight outdoor objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans.

Take a look at the upcoming forecast for the week, according to the NWS:

Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5 p.m., then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 11 to 14 mph.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

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