The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory for Montgomery County this afternoon. The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Monday through 1 a.m. Tuesday.
According to the NWS, winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. The winds may blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin around 1 p.m. and continue through the evening.
If a power outage results in dark traffic lights, officials remind residents to treat those traffic signals at four way stops.
NWS has issued a Wind Advisory, beginning 11am, 3/7/2022 until 1am, 3/8/2022. Expect wind gusts greater than 40 mph, secure loose outdoor objects. More information: https://t.co/obpXrrGU0Q
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) March 7, 2022
High winds are possible today as showers or thunderstorms move through the area. For the latest: https://t.co/Kt74D8dUsR #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/Q7uMCwAXbb
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 7, 2022
