Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 3:47PM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Western Garrett County.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to these strong southerly winds,
thunderstorms will increase in coverage through the late afternoon
and evening, some of which may require Severe Thunderstorm
Warnings. An abrupt wind shift to westerly winds occurs late this
evening in response to a strong cold front.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Western Garrett
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: