NWS Issues Wind Advisory for Montgomery County

UPDATED The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Montgomery County, effective from now thru midnight on Sunday, as a cold front is moving into the area.

According to the NWS, the winds are expected to blow out of the west from 15 – 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

These strong winds may blow down limbs, trees and power lines, according to the advisory. Scattered power outages may occur as well.

A wind advisory means that winds of 45 to 55 mph are expected. This can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Multiple hazards today from high winds, snow over the mountains, and high fire danger.#DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/dAmWYgIDGW

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) November 20, 2016

A cold front will blast through the area later today bringing a sharp drop in temperatures. Many places will drop 30+ degrees in 12 hours! pic.twitter.com/CEcIx9HSAm

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) November 19, 2016

Winter weather and wind advisories are in effect. For further details, checkhttps://t.co/5RyZgpeTAT #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/NPZmMmipiP

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) November 19, 2016

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