On a certain day, the isobars on a weather map are very close together over eastern Kentucky. To make the people of this area aware of possible risk to life and property in this situation, the National Weather Service should issue:

a high wind advisory

Explanation:

On a certain day, the isobars on a weather map are very close together over eastern Kentucky. To make the people of this area aware of possible risk to life and property in this situation, the National Weather Service should issue A HIGH WIND ADVISORY

a high-wind advisory

Explanation:

when winds are between 29-38 mph lasting more than one hour, or when wind gusts are between 44 - 57 mph, a wind advisory is issued.

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