High Wind Warning (2/17/25)

Note: The High Wind Warning has expired for the DC region. The most recent warning issuances before the expiration are below.
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A High Wind Warning remains in effect to 4 am Monday, February 17, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.

MARYLAND: Washington.
VIRGINIA: Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren, Clarke.
WEST VIRGINIA: Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson, Hardy.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING…

WHAT…West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 60 mph.

WHERE…Portions of north central Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.

WHEN…Until 4 AM EST early this morning.

IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The highest winds are expected at elevations above 1500 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
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A High Wind Warning remains in effect to 12 pm Monday, February 17, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.

MARYLAND: Allegany.
VIRGINIA: Highland, northern/central Blue Ridge.
WEST VIRGINIA: eastern Grant, Mineral, eastern Pendleton.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY…

WHAT…West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

WHERE…In Maryland, Allegany County. In Virginia, Central and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Pendleton, and Mineral Counties.

WHEN…Until noon EST today.

IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.