Strong winds, showers and thunderstorms are expected across St. Lawrence County today as a wind advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The advisory warns of south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 45 and 55 mph.

Forecasters said the strongest winds are expected between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., with another period of strong gusts possible between 3 and 8 p.m. The combination of high winds and fully leafed trees could result in downed tree limbs and isolated to scattered power outages, NWS says.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected through the afternoon, with a high temperature near 72 degrees. Rainfall totals of one-half to three-quarters of an inch are possible.

A chance of showers will continue tonight, with a low around 56 degrees and wind gusts up to 34 mph.

Unsettled weather is expected to persist through the weekend.

For Juneteenth, forecasters are calling for mostly cloudy skies with a 50% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms and a high near 70 degrees. Breezy winds are expected.

Showers and thunderstorms remain likely Friday night, followed by a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday. High temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees through the weekend.