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Wind Advisory Issued for Montgomery County

Alert Montgomery issued the following on Tuesday, April 15: A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service, from 4/15/2025 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.  Expect wind gusts greater than 40 mph.  Wind gusts of this magnitude will make driving high profile vehicles difficult, and cause loose outdoor objects to be blown around.  Secure loose outdoor objects to prevent property damage.

Per the National Weather Service: WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING…

* WHAT…West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE…Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast,
northern, southern, and western Maryland, northern and northwest
Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN…From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

Secure outdoor objects.