NWS Issues Wind Advisory for Montgomery County
The National Weather Service has issues a wind advisory for Montgomery County, effective from now through 3 p.m.
According to the NWS, the winds are expected to blow out of the northwest from 20 – 30 mph with gusts up to 50 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.
Update: Wind Advisory expanded in the DC metro area, in effect until 3 PM. Gusts to around 45 MPH possible in the brown shaded area. pic.twitter.com/id5GVgTXjY
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) December 15, 2016
Blustery and sharply colder today. It will feel like teens/single digits despite sunshine. pic.twitter.com/SQssEtjhw0
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) December 15, 2016
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