A powerful, low-pressure system known as a "November Witch" storm is spreading high winds through the Plains, Upper Midwest, Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. The system is expected to persist through Friday, Weather.com reports.
High wind warnings and less-serious wind advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service. The high wind warnings include several areas from Minnesota and Iowa eastward to parts of upstate New York. Sustained winds topping 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph are possible in these areas.