* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected Thursday evening through overnight Thursday. Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph then expected Friday and Friday night for the North Country. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The strongest wind gusts Thursday evening and overnight will likely be found on the northern slopes of the Tug Hill Plateau and Black River Valley. Strongest gusts Friday and Friday night will be for the entire North Country region. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will blow around unsecured outdoor holiday decorations.