Strong westerly winds 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 40 MPR has prompted for a wind advisory in Santa Monica on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.0 The wind advisory is in effect until 10 pm this evening according to AccuWeather.com. Winds will continue to persist throughput the afternoon and into the evening before weakening.  A wind advisory means that the winds of 35 MPR or greater are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.