People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana and west central to north central Mississippi. * WHEN...High Wind Warning, from 6 AM until noon CST today. For the first Wind Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the second Wind Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...During the high wind warning, strong winds could blow down trees and power lines, so power outages should be expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. During the wind advisory, gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and tree limbs could be blown down resulting in a few power outages.