Note: The Wind Advisory has expired for the DC region. The most recent advisory issuance before the expiration is below.
A Wind Advisory is now in effect Friday, February 20 to 1 am Saturday, February 21, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: western Allegany, eastern Garrett.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, western Mineral, western Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…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, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, 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.