DAYTON, OH — UPDATE @ 2:35 A.M.
A High Wind Warning has been issued for most of the region from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. today.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for Butler and Warren counties.
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High winds will be a big problem for the Miami Valley today.
We find ourselves sandwiched between a strong area of low pressure to our north and high pressure to our southeast.
The combination will be gradient winds gusting to over 60 MPH at times today.
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The worst of the wind will be felt from this morning into the early afternoon hours.
Gusts of 50-60 MPH are likely during that timeframe.
A few gusts may exceed 60 MPH.
Winds will relax a bit by evening, but gusts over 40 MPH remain possible through around sunset.
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Expect spotty power outages to occur today as a result of downed trees.
Take time to secure any loose items outside your home.
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