Wind Advisory Reference

The  Office of Risk Management monitors wind/weather reports whenever such conditions appear to threaten the University community and identifies three  stages of sustained wind conditions:

P - Preliminary Wind Advisory: 19-24 mph. Effect: May experience some difficulty walking.

H - High Wind Advisory: 25-31 mph. Effect: Will experience some difficulty walking.

A - High Wind Alert: 32-46 mph Effect: Progress impeded; difficult to maintain balance during gusts.

W - High Wind Warning: 47-54 mph. Effect: Extremely dangerous conditions; high potential for personal injury and property damage.

Please refer to the following matrix for measures to be taken under each condition.

Measures to be taken under different conditions

Precautionary Action	P	H	A	W
Call 911 to report injury, building damage, or hazardous situation.
Use necessary safeguards when walking between vehicles and buildings.
Remain alert for blowing dust and moving debris.
Take personal responsibility for your safety.
Be mindful of on-going wind advisories warnings
High wind ADVISORY will be sent out campus wide via e-mail
Use caution when entering and exiting buildings.
Use handrails where possible.
When driving, keep a safe distance from the car in front of you.
Reduce outdoor traveling to a minimum
High wind WARNING will be sent out campus wide via email
Use EXTREME caution when entering and exiting buildings
Use EXTREME caution when walking between vehicles and buildings
Policy Group/Command Staff may consider a 'campus closure' if sustained winds exceed 58 MPH.
The President or his designee may authorize a campus closure.