The National Weather Service has issued a winds advisory for the southern part of St. Lawrence County.

South winds are expected to increase Wednesday morning into Wednesday afternoon in southern St. Lawrence County.

Sustained winds between 20 to 35 mph are expected, with a gusts of 50 mph across the northern Adirondack region and the communities of South Colton, Star Lake, Ogdensburg, Potsdam and Gouverneur, the National Weather Service predicts.

Gusty winds may knock over loose objects, and downed trees may result in a isolated power outages as well. The weather is predicted to bring rains as well.

The winds are expected to hit between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Strongest winds will occur Wednesday morning before the rain starts and again briefly Wednesday evening after the rain ends.

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Local residents are advised to use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle and secure outdoor objects.

The detailed forecast for the week:

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light east wind becoming southeast 8 to 13 mph in the evening.

Wednesday

Rain, mainly after 8am. High near 49. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain and snow showers likely before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

A chance of snow showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Saturday

Rain likely, mainly after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 6 mph.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph.