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Weather Alert: Wind Advisory and Freeze Watch
Wind Advisory for Sunday. Freeze Watch for Monday, and on top of that there is a high pollen alert for allergy sufferers. Gwinnett County is in these weather alert areas, including the city of Duluth.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory and freeze watch for several counties in Georgia, including Gwinnett. According to weather.com, the wind advisory is in effect from noon until 6 p.m. Sunday, March 4, and the freeze watch will be in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
The winds are expected to be northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts of up to 30 mph. The freezing temperatures are expected to be mid 20s to lowers 30s. The NWS warns the impact of these strong winds could be the blowing of unsecured objects. Also, weak trees could be blown down. Freezing temperatures could threaten early spring growth.
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A wind advisory means a sustained wind speed of at least 20 with gusts of 35 mph or stronger are expeced. These could impact driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Drivers are advised to use extra caution.
A freeze watch means conditions are favorable for a freeze event and preparation should be made to provide warmth for pets that are outside and sensitive vegetation and young trees should be protected.
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The final advisory is for a high pollen count, which could make life unconforatble for allergy sufferers.
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