...Strong northwest winds expected on Saturday... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night. * AREAS AFFECTED...Much of northern and central Arkansas, generally north of a Mena to Sheridan to De Witt line. * TIMING...Winds will begin to increase during the morning hours and will persist through late Saturday evening. * WINDS...Northwest winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts approaching 40 mph at times. * IMPACTS...Loose outdoor items will be vulnerable to the strong winds. Travel may become difficult and hazardous on area roadways especially for high profile vehicles.
