A wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 9 a.m. valid for Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The advisory is for Upper St. Martin, Lower St. Martin, West Cameron, East Cameron, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Northern Acadia, Upper Vermilion, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Mary, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, Southern Acadia, Lower Vermilion, Lower Iberia and Lower St. Mary as well as Lafayette, Jefferson and Orange counties.

The NWS says, “North winds near 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected.”

“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures,” explains the NWS. “Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.”

Source: The National Weather Service