EASTERN OHIO could be in for another windy weekend, with the possibility that those winds could lead to more downed trees and power outages.

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a high wind warning for the region, from Eastern Ohio to West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle and into western Pennsylvania.

That warning will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 1.

According to the NWS, southwest winds of 20 to 35 mph are expected, with gusts reaching as high as 60 mph. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines and, according to the NWS, widespread power outages are expected.

Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

That means that local residents could face some of the same conditions they experienced March 25, when high winds blew through, knocked down trees and knocked out power to some areas. Many customers had their power restored by Sunday, but some had to wait until Tuesday for their lights to come back on.

The NWS cautions residents to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the wind storm, avoiding windows. They should also watch for falling debris and tree limbs and use caution

if they must drive.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 p.m. Saturday, with a chance of showers afterward and a forecast high of 67 degrees. Rain showers may mix with snow after 11 p.m. with a low of 30. Sunday should be mostly sunny with a high near 52.