RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for areas east of I-95 from tomorrow morning until late Sunday afternoon. Winds will pick up out of the southwest from 20 to 30 mph with gusts approaching 50 miles per hour. West of 95 a Wind Advisory has been issued.

First Alert Weather Day Sunday for the potential for strong wind gusts that could lead to downed trees and power outages in the area.(maxuser | WWBT)

With the ground saturated from the rainfall on Saturday and more Sunday, there is the concern for trees to fall during the day as well as more power outages to occur as these winds move through the area.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the eastern portion of out viewing area. Wind gusts approaching 50 mph are possible.(maxuser | WWBT)

The National Weather Service has issued a a Wind Advisory for most points west of I-95.(WWBT)

These winds are associated with a cold front that will be moving and could potentially give us a strong to severe thunderstorm by the middle of the day. A quick spin up tornado is possible but the main threat remains gusty winds. Rain should taper the middle to late afternoon.

Here is the storm outlook for Sunday the 16th. The Storm Prediction Center has part of the 12 on Your Side Viewing Area in a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather. Main threat with these storms should they reach severe strength will be gusty winds approaching 50+ mph.(maxuser | WWBT)

Later on in the week we still have our eyes toward Wednesday and Thursday for First Alert Weather Days due to another winter storm.

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