Wind Advisory 

... Wind Advisory in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to midnight

EDT tonight... 

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Wind

Advisory... which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to

midnight EDT tonight. 

Hazardous weather... 

* expect west to northwest winds to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph this

   afternoon and this evening. 

* The strongest winds will occur from Houghton through Calumet to

   Copper Harbor. 

Impacts... 

* the strong winds will blow loose outdoor items around easily. 

* Driving high profile vehicles may be difficult at times. 

* The strong winds may blow down tree limbs... leading to sporadic

   power outages and possibly fires near power lines.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

* a Wind Advisory means that frequent wind gusts of 45 to 57 mph are

   expected or occurring.

* Prepare... plan... and stay informed. Visit www.Weather.Gov/MQT