High Winds Expected in Kentucky Pose Danger to Drivers

WKU Public Radio | By Lisa Autry

Published December 20, 2012 at 10:38 AM CST

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding everyone to use caution due to high winds in the forecast for today and tonight.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory, indicating the region can expect sustained winds above 20 miles per hour with gusts as high as 50 miles per hour at times through tonight. This will create hazardous driving conditions until at least midnight and possibly into Friday morning.

Motorists should slow down and use appropriate caution. Vehicles such as commercial trucks, RVs, vans and large SUV’s are particularly susceptible to high winds.

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Lisa Autry

Lisa is a Scottsville native and WKU alum. She has worked in radio as a news reporter and anchor for 18 years. Prior to joining WKU Public Radio, she most recently worked at WHAS in Louisville and WLAC in Nashville. She has received numerous awards from the Associated Press, including Best Reporter in Kentucky. Many of her stories have been heard on NPR.

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