Wind Advisory In Effect For Thursday

Winds could gust up to 55 miles per hour.

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1115 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

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WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE…Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, southern, and western Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 9 AM to 6 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

By The National Weather Service, Sterling, Va.