Use extra caution.”Navigating high wind alerts: What each level meansWhen it comes to high wind alerts, staying informed is essential. The NWS categorizes high wind alerts into three levels, each signifying a different degree of risk:High wind warning: Take action! Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. Identify an interior room of your house, such as a basement or interior bathroom, that you can take shelter in during high wind warnings. If you are driving and aren’t near a sturdy building, hold the steering wheel with both hands and slow down.