The National Weather Service is warning you of possible power outages and downed tree limbs as high winds hit the area. Only a few far northern counties are being spared from a wind advisory until 7 p.m. Thursday. Southwest winds of 20 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up to 45 miles per hour are expected through this evening. The high winds could blow around unsecured objects and knock down trees and power lines as a result.