Note: The High Wind Watch has been upgraded for the DC region. The most recent watch issuances before the upgrade are below.
A High Wind Watch remains in effect from 12 pm Sunday, February 16, 2025 to 12 am including the following jurisdictions.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: Washington, Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Cecil, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Montgomery, Howard, Harford.
VIRGINIA: Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren, Clarke, Rappahannock, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, northern Fauquier, Loudoun, northern/central Blue Ridge, Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park.
WEST VIRGINIA: Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson, Hardy.
Excepted from the National Weather Service:
…HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING…
WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible.
WHERE…Washington DC, and portions of central, northern, and southern Maryland, central and northern Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
WHEN…From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The strongest wind gusts are expected Sunday afternoon. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph may linger at times through Monday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
A High Wind Watch remains in effect from 12 pm Sunday, February 16 to 12 pm Monday, February 17, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Allegany.
VIRGINIA: Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: eastern Grant, Mineral, eastern Pendleton.
Excepted from the National Weather Service:
…HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING…
WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
WHERE…In Maryland, Allegany County. In Virginia, Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, and Western Mineral Counties.
WHEN…From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.
IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
The high wind watch in the Washington, DC region is updated for Sunday, February 16 & Monday, February 17, 2025.