UPDATED: NWS Issues High Wind Warning for Montgomery County

UPDATED: The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Montgomery County effective from 11 p.m. Sunday thru 6 p.m. on Monday.

According to the NWS warning, winds will blow from 30-40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

Strong winds may blown down limbs, trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected.

Officials say residents should not approach downed utility lines as wires may still be energized. Call 9-1-1 to report downed wires.

Strong winds expected tonight through Monday. See map for details. pic.twitter.com/2vNvOfJhTk

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) February 12, 2017

High Wind Watch has been posted for late Sun into Mon (gold shading on map). Wind gusts to 60 mph possible. Please monitor latest forecast. pic.twitter.com/n4fKFpZuJP

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) February 11, 2017

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