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High wind watch issued for Friday

By Howard B. Owens

A high wind watch has been issued for Friday afternoon through Friday evening with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

The forecast is for thunderstorms, with temperatures hitting 70 by 10 a.m. and then dropping to 45 degrees throughout the day.

Sustained winds are expected to blow southwest at 25 to 35 mph during the watch period.

The National Weather Service warns of scattered power outages and some downed trees with minor property damage possible.

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