NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a high wind warning in effect from 1 a.m. through 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. Counties throughout northern Indiana, into Ohio and Michigan are under this watch.

Southwest winds will increase ahead of a strong cold front late tonight and switch to the west, early Thursday morning. Intense westerly winds will continue into Thursday evening before abating somewhat overnight.

Winds are expected to be 25 miles per hour to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph late tonight. Scattered wind gusts around 60 mph will be possible with showers late tonight. Winds will then increase to 30 to 40 mph with wind gusts of 55 mph to 60 mph during the day Thursday.

Wind speeds will be hazardous to high profile vehicles on north/south roadways with tree and powerline damage is likely on Thursday.

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.