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Middlesex Wind Advisory Begins As Damaging Gusts Loom

Gusts could reach 45 mph, and power outages are possible before the advisory ends Sunday morning.

MIDDLESEX, NJ — Middlesex residents may want to secure anything left outside before a wind advisory takes effect Friday evening.

The Middlesex Borough Police Department alert says the advisory runs from 6 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Sunday. North winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected, with gusts up to 45 mph.

“Tree limbs could be blown down,” the alert says, and a few power outages may result. Strong winds could also make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

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The alert advises residents to secure outdoor objects and use extra caution while driving.

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