January 3, 2021 4:15 a.m. 

A Wind Advisory is in effect through Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. for central Douglas County and nearby areas.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per hour are expected. Over the higher ridgelines and peaks, gusts of up to 60 miles per hour are possible.

The Advisory area also applies to Josephine and Jackson counties, and eastern Curry County. This includes portions of Interstate 5, US Highway 199, and highways 42 and 38.

Forecasters said gusty winds could blow around or damage loose and unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Driving may become difficult for high profile vehicles.

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