High Wind Watch

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 205 AM EST Sat Feb 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...DC, portions of central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western 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.