Strong southwest winds are expected today in the region, according to the National Weather Service, and the timing could affect afternoon rush hour.
A wind advisory is in effect for Monroe County and southeast Michigan from 2 to 10 p.m. today. There is a potential for wind gusts in the 50 to 55 mph range.
In addition, Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio, are included in a high wind warning area, with that alert in effect starting at 10 a.m. and the strongest winds expected in the afternoon.
NWS says the potential impacts include:
Difficulty driving high profile vehicles, especially on north-south roads.
Potential for some power outages.
Small objects such as garbage cans will be blown about by the strong wind.
Monroe County / Southeast Michigan weather National Weather Service in Detroit. Lucas County / northwest Ohio weather National Weather Service in Cleveland. Power outage lookups DTE Energy's outage center
Consumers Energy Outage Center.
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