Note: The Wind Advisory has expired for the DC region. The most recent advisory issuances before the expiration are below.
A Wind Advisory is now in effect Friday, December 19 to 1 am Saturday, December 20, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Allegany, eastern Garrett.
WEST VIRGINIA: Grant, Mineral, Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY…
…HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED…
WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
WHERE…In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties.
WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
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.
A Wind Advisory is in effect from 12 pm to 10 pm Friday, December 19, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: western Garrett.
VIRGINIA: Highland.
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY…
WHAT…West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
WHERE…In Maryland, Western Garrett County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland and Western Highland Counties.
WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
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.