Wind gusts of 41 mph predicted for Sunday in Western Tidewater

Published 7:19 am Sunday, October 28, 2012

WAKEFIELD—The National Weather Service in Wakefield is calling for a 90 percent chance of heavy rain today in Western Tidewater from Hurricane Sandy.

Wind speeds are expected to be 21 to 29 mph with gusts up to 41 mph.

The chance of rain will reduce to 70 percent Sunday night and 50 percent Monday. There will be wind speeds of 25 to 29 mph and gusts as high as 41 mph.

The chance of rain Tuesday will be 50 percent with 24 mph winds and gusts up to 34 mph.