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Gusty winds expected all day as advisory warns of threat of downed trees in Georgia

A 1992 Buick Riviera that it's driver, "Bigeem", has named "Blueberry" drives by a inflatable dancing man in the Mattress Barn parking lot at the corner of Riverside Drive and Pierce Avenue during a wind advisory in 2015. A wind advisory for Thursday is posted for much of Georgia.
A 1992 Buick Riviera that it's driver, "Bigeem", has named "Blueberry" drives by a inflatable dancing man in the Mattress Barn parking lot at the corner of Riverside Drive and Pierce Avenue during a wind advisory in 2015. A wind advisory for Thursday is posted for much of Georgia. wmarshall@macon.com

In the wake of damaging storms that spawned tornadoes and hail, strong winds are expected Thursday.

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory that covers much of Georgia from Middle Georgia to points northward until 10 p.m. Thursday.

Sustained winds of 15-25 mph and gusts to 35 mph could bring down large tree limbs and topple weakened or damaged trees.

Unsecured outdoor objects also could be blown around in the windy conditions and driving might be difficult for high-profile vehicles such as vans and trucks.

This story was originally published April 6, 2017 at 4:53 AM with the headline "Gusty winds expected all day as advisory warns of threat of downed trees in Georgia."

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