Wind Advisory Expanded to Include Entire Hudson Valley

The National Weather Service has expanded its wind advisory to include Dutchess, Ulster, Rockland, Putnam and all of Westchester counties.

The advisory is in effect through 6 p.m. Monday.

Winds of 20 to 35 mph can be expected along with gusts up to 50 mph.

Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees and power lines, the NWS said. The strongest winds are expected during the daylight hours.

There could also be minor property damage and scattered power outages.

A wind advisory is issued when sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph or gusts or 46 to 57 mph are expected or occurring.

The NWS cautions that winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.