• Wind Advisory for West Liberty, OH - Click for Details
    ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
    Expires: March 11, 2026 @ 7:00pm
    WHAT
    Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
    WHERE
    Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
    WHEN
    Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
    IMPACTS
    Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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