Gusts Could Hit 60 MPH in Late Afternoon and Evening; Flood Advisory in Effect

Gusts could hit 60 mph late Friday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service, which posted a high wind warning and flood advisory for Fairfield.

The high wind warning, in effect until 11 p.m. Friday, says localized gusts could exceed 60 mph, especially in the afternoon and early evening. The high winds have the potential to bring down trees and power lines, and residents should move light-weight objects that are outdoors, such as deck furniture or trash cans, indoors or secure them outside, according to the warning.

The NWS also advises motorists to use "extreme caution," especially if they are in "high-profile vehicles" crossing bridges and overpasses.

The flood advisory is in effect until 3:15 p.m. Friday and says excessive runoff will cause flooding in urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as by snow-clogged drainage areas and low-lying areas.

The NWS' forecast, updated at 12:25 p.m., predicts rainfall totals Friday afternoon between one-tenth and a quarter of an inch, though more rain is possible if a thunderstorm moves through.

Friday night's forecast calls for a chance of snow showers between 9 p.m. and midnight, but little or no snow accumulation is expected.

The winds calm down on Saturday, with NWS predicting cloudy skies and a Northwest wind between 6 mph and 11 mph during the day.

A chance of snow is forecast for Saturday night, with winds between 3 mph and 6 mph.

A chance of snow also is forecast for Sunday, before 9 a.m., with a chance of snow and rain between 9 a.m. and noon and chance of rain after noon. Winds on Sunday are predicted between only 5 mph and 10 mph.

NWS' forecast for Sunday night again calls for a chance of snow, and the back-to-work commute on Monday is forecast to include rain and snow, changing to all rain after 9 a.m.