High winds forecast for the Premier County

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There’s a warning of electricity blackouts due to a nationwide weather warning later today.

A status yellow wind alert will begin at 12 noon and continue until 7 o’clock tomorrow morning.

It affects all 26 counties and winds of up to 110 kilometres per hour are expected.

Motorists – particularly those driving high-sided vehicles – are urged to take extra care on the roads.