High wind warning issued in Delaware County through 8 p.m. Sunday

MUNCIE, IN — A high wind warning has been issued in Delaware County through 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 15.

According a release issued by the Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, south winds between 30 and 40 mph are expected, with gusts of up to 60 mph.

“Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines,” the release said. “Widespread power outages are expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

“Widespread power outages” are believed to be likely, it said, and the high winds will also make travel difficult.

The National Weather Service also issued high wind warnings for Henry, Randolph and Wayne counties.

In Delaware County, Indiana Michigan Power crews have been working on restoring power to homes since high winds brought down limbs and lines on Friday.

At 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, an online Indiana Michigan map showed more than 850 homes and businesses in Delaware County without power, with a handful of outages also reported in Blackford County.

Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@muncie.gannett.com.