The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for our area, which remains in effect from 1 p.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday.WHATSouthwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts between 55 and 75 mph expected. Strongest gusts are expected along ridges and mountain passes, but gusts between 55 and 65 mph possible even on the coast. This includes summits along Highway 101.#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');WHERECoastal Del Norte and Del Norte interior counties.WHENFrom 1 p.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday.IMPACTSDamaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONSPeople 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. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });