Strong winds will sweep across central Pennsylvania Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, with gusts potentially exceeding 50 mph in some areas.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for much of the region and Wind Advisories for surrounding counties.

The powerful winds will accompany a cold front bringing rain showers on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Wind gusts could reach 50-55 mph between 1 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday, with the highest winds expected along the Allegheny Mountains.

These conditions create an elevated risk for power outages and property damage.

Fire weather concerns continue Wednesday, with relatively low humidity, very gusty winds, and dry fuels creating favorable conditions for wildfire spread, particularly in south central

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