On Tuesday at 3:20 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory valid from Wednesday 11 a.m. until Thursday 5 a.m. for Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Union counties.
The weather service comments, "East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected."
"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result," adds the weather service. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects."
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