Wind advisory issued

April 29, 2013
The National Weather Service, Spokane, issued a wind advisory covering Boundary County at 10:52 a.m. today, effective until  5 p.m. today, calling for gusts up to 45 miles per hour below 3,000 feet.

Steady southwest winds of 20 to 35 miles per hour are forecast through this afternoon, mainly in exposed locations such as ridges and along the southern sections of valleys.

Gusty winds could make driving hazardous for high-profile vehicles, especially on Highway 95, and high winds could topple trees and lead to power outages.