The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory for Montgomery County until 10 a.m. today.
According to the NWS, winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result.
If a power outage results in dark traffic lights, officials remind residents to treat those traffic signals at four way stops.
Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings are in effect into Friday morning. Gusty winds could bring down trees and power lines. A sudden shift in wind direction is likely predawn Friday with wind gusts up to 60 mph across the High Wind Warning. pic.twitter.com/phhoR9vQoe
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) February 18, 2022
WIND ADVISORY @MontgomeryCoMD winds 20-30mph, gusts up to 50mph Take Note: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down & expect power outages Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects pic.twitter.com/52r9dXudrM— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 18, 2022
*Commuters*
With the gusty winds this morning there are bound to be power outages in @MontgomeryCoMD so, remember to treat all non-functioning traffic signals as four way stops.@MCDOTNow @mcfrsPIO @311MC311 📷courtesy of @CityofFontanaCA pic.twitter.com/mLq6fj8Ka0— mococommuter (@mococommuter) February 18, 2022
