11.   Winds will strengthen from the northwest in the Ohio Valley, and snow flurries will move farther south toward the southern Appalachians.

12.   Roads were deserted as rains began to pour and the winds strengthened.

13.   There will be a few patches of light rain when winds strengthen from the east in the morning.

14.   Thousands of residents were without electricity and repair crews were called in as winds strengthened, an electric company spokesman said.