Update: National Weather Service Issues High Wind Warning for Thursday Night Through Saturday Morning
Update: The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Montgomery County, effective from Thursday 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday. Winds blowing from the Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 to 70 mph are expected. The strongest winds are expected to occur Friday morning.
Strong gusting winds can bring down trees, power lines and street signs. Widespread power outages are expected. The winds will make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Dangerously strong, and long-lasting winds coming – starting at, or soon after, midnight. Here's what to expect, & some actions to take to be ready. pic.twitter.com/OBKdiMEg1g
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 1, 2018
Hold onto your hat! The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for Montgomery County, effective from late Thursday night through Friday evening. There is the potential for this wind storm to be the strongest in at least three years.
At this time the NWS predicts the winds to be from the Northwest from 25 to 40 mph with gusts possibly up to 60 mph.
Strong, damaging winds may blow down limbs, trees and power lines. Widespread power outages may also occur. Strong winds can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for damaging winds. Sustained winds of 40 mph with gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur.
WARNING – Gusting winds can bring down trees, power lines & street signs, & turn unsecured objects into dangerous projectiles. Secure loose objects, STAY AWAY from any downed wires, treat all downed wires as 'live' & energized. Start preparing for potential hazardous winds NOW. https://t.co/AqTm5FqVVB
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 1, 2018
High Wind Warnings in effect from the Potomac Highlands to the Chesapeake Bay Thurs ngt through Fri ngt. High Wind Watches in effect for NE Maryland for the same time period. In the warnings, expect northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 60 mph causing power outages. pic.twitter.com/4eFU8sRrQ8
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 1, 2018
A High Wind Watch is in effect from Thursday evening through late Friday night for our entire area. Northwest winds of 25-40 mph with the potential for wind gusts ~60 mph. Info: https://t.co/5O6zddGI7k #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/BcJoLi0jYI
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) February 28, 2018
High winds are in the forecast for Thursday PM through Friday PM. These events have the potential to cause power outages. You can prepare by having a flashlight & batteries ready & keeping cell phones charged in case of an outage. Also, by securing lightweight objects outside. https://t.co/NC0Qxd604B
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) February 28, 2018
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