Wind, Fire Advisories in Effect

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Central Texas lasting from 6 p.m. until midnight tonight, with expected winds of 25-35 mph and gusts of up to 45 mph. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult ... especially for high-profile vehicles," says the NWS. As the blustery conditions may bring some "very dry air," there's also a red flag fire warning in effect through 5 p.m. tomorrow afternoon. Meanwhile, scattered thunderstorms are expected throughout the rest of the day. [Weather.com]