Updated, 9:46 a.m.

Good morning on this messy Friday.

Hold on to your hats.

You’re waking up to what has the potential to be the windiest storm of the year.

There will be heavy rain — an estimated two to three inches — and some snow mixed in, but the biggest concern for New York City and Long Island will be the damaging winds, according to Jay Engle, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service

The wind will be strongest this afternoon and evening, when gusts around the city as high as 60 miles per hour. A high wind warning remains in effect through Saturday.

Winds that strong can blow down trees and power lines, so power failures are possible and getting around may be difficult. In an emergency statement issued on Thursday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo advised New Yorkers to stay indoors and to avoid traveling on Friday afternoon and evening.