< Wind Advisory Maryland, Virginia | Effective 03/16/2026 03:13

Wind Advisory Maryland, Virginia | Effective 03/16/2026 03:13

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 6:13AM EDT until March 17 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 3:13am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties along with the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description: 
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA