Skip to content Note: The Wind Advisory has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent advisory issuance before the cancellation is below.
A Wind Advisory remains in effect to 6 am Thursday, January 2, 2025 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Garrett, western Allegany.
VIRGINIA: western Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, western Mineral, western Pendleton.
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING…
- WHAT…West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, mainly on the higher ridges.
- WHERE…In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties.
- WHEN…Until 6 AM EST early this morning.
- IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
The wind advisories in the Washington, DC region are updated for Wednesday, January 1 & Thursday, January 2, 2025.