Chinacat
Well-Known Angler
Me thinks you are exaggerating a wee bit40 to 60 mph winds city and Nassau. Hurricane force twin forks eastward
I'm on south fork and this is the official National Weather Service forecast for the south fork
.HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to an anticipated wet and saturated ground from heavy rainfall, there may be some uprooted trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. &&