Wind advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters are expecting west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

National Grid indicated it is increasing staffing and extending evening and overnight work shifts in preparation for the forecasted cold front that may bring damaging gusty winds and thunderstorms across Upstate. In addition to internal crews, the company has secured external resources to support any necessary power restoration efforts. The company also has activated its comprehensive emergency response plan,

including:

• Mobilizing internal line, field and tree crews, and securing external resources.

• Pre-staging crews and materials in areas anticipated to be most severely impacted.

• Proactively reaching out to elected, municipal and emergency management officials to keep them updated on our preparations and provide safety information.

• Reaching out directly to customers through traditional and social media, email and texts and on our website to provide safety information and to urge them to be prepared.

• Conducting outbound calls to life support and critical facility customers to ensure they are prepared.

“Our line workers, field teams, support staff and contractor crews are prepared for this incoming storm,” said Kyle Bentley, National Grid New York’s Vice President for Electric Operations. “There’s never a convenient time for a storm to strike, but our crews are at the ready if the weather impacts our energy delivery system.”