A strong low pressure system will impact the area today.
Strong, gusty winds will be the main impact of this system. In the mountains and foothills, wind gusts of 70 mph to possibly as high as 90 mph are expected this morning.
In the Tennessee Valley, winds will increase through mid to late morning, and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected during the day.
A wind advisory is in effect for the area from 10 AM to 7 PM tonight. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph can be expected in areas. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle.