Hazardous Weather Outlook Kicks Off PA Thanksgiving Week Forecast

A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued across Eastern Pennsylvania for what is expected to be a very windy Sunday. The conditions could make travel difficult and may cause scattered power outages, according to National Weather Service.

The area could experience gusts up to 50 mph.

In a Wind Advisory issued by the National Weather Service, forecasters explain the winds are increasing in advance of a strong cold front that is approaching the area. The strongest winds will occur before noon, and should diminish as the day goes on.

"Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected," the NWS Wind Advisory said. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution."

Residents should also secure light-weight outdoor objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans.

The rest of the Thanksgiving week forecast includes some chilly temperatures but nothing too threatening as of now.

The Weather Channel says an arriving cold front will drop temperatures below average starting Wednesday and going into Thanksgiving Day. Another southward dip in the jet stream along with a cold front will begin to slide into the area, bringing colder-than-average temperatures next weekend, according to the Weather Channel's forecast.

Here is the Thanksgiving Week forecast:

Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly between midnight and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.