DAYTON, OH — High winds will be a big problem for the Miami Valley on Friday. We find ourselves sandwiched between a strong are of low pressure to our north, and high pressure to our southeast. The combination will be gradient winds gusting upwards of 60MPH at times Friday.
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The worst of the wind will be felt from Friday morning into the early afternoon hours. Gusts of 50-60MPH likely during that timeframe. A few gusts may exceed 60MPH. Winds will relax a bit by evening, but gusts to 40+ remain possible through around sunset.
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Expect spotty power outages to occur on Friday as a result of downed trees. Take time this evening to secure any loose items outside your home.