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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Baltimore/Washington

March 25, 202112 counties in Maryland; 25 counties in Virginia; 8 counties in West Virginia

NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this wind advisory at Mar 25, 2021, 2:41 PM EDT for 12 counties in Maryland; 25 counties in Virginia; 8 counties in West Virginia. It took effect at Mar 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2021, 2:41 PM EDT (18:41 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2021, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Baltimore/Washington
All 45 counties

Allegany County, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, Baltimore County, MD, Carroll County, MD, Cecil County, MD, City of Baltimore, MD, Frederick County, MD, Harford County, MD, Howard County, MD, Montgomery County, MD, Prince George's County, MD, Washington County, MD, Arlington County, VA, City of Alexandria, VA, City of Charlottesville, VA, City of Fairfax, VA, City of Falls Church, VA, City of Harrisonburg, VA, City of Staunton, VA, City of Waynesboro, VA, City of Winchester, VA, Clarke County, VA, Culpeper County, VA, Fairfax County, VA, Fauquier County, VA, Frederick County, VA, Greene County, VA, Highland County, VA, Loudoun County, VA, Madison County, VA, Nelson County, VA, Orange County, VA, Page County, VA, Rappahannock County, VA, Rockingham County, VA, Shenandoah County, VA, Warren County, VA, Berkeley County, WV, Grant County, WV, Hampshire County, WV, Hardy County, WV, Jefferson County, WV, Mineral County, WV, Morgan County, WV, Pendleton County, WV

The radar

The Sterling radar (KLWX), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 47 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-03-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
847 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
11 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

330 
WWUS71 KLWX 251841
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
241 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

VAZ503-WVZ505-260245-
/O.UPG.KLWX.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.HW.W.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
Western Highland-Western Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown and Riverton
241 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West 
  Virginia, Western Pendleton County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-502-WVZ501>504-260245-
/O.UPG.KLWX.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.HW.W.0001.210326T0900Z-210326T2100Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, 
Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, 
Headsville, and Fort Ashby
241 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and 
  Central and Eastern Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, 
  Western Grant, Eastern Grant, Western Mineral and Eastern 
  Mineral Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

VAZ507-508-260245-
/O.NEW.KLWX.HW.W.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2200Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
241 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and Central Virginia Blue 
  Ridge.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

WVZ050-055-260245-
/O.UPG.KLWX.HW.A.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1200Z-210326T2200Z/
Hampshire-Hardy-
Including the cities of Romney and Moorefield
241 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Hampshire and Hardy Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MDZ003>006-008-503-505-507-508-VAZ025>031-036>040-501-504-505-
WVZ051>053-506-260245-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1200Z-210326T2200Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-
Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-
Northern Fauquier-Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Morgan-
Berkeley-Jefferson-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, 
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, 
Germantown, Damascus, Lisbon, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Staunton, 
Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, 
Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, 
Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Lovingston, Charlottesville, 
Stanardsville, Madison, Washington, Warrenton, Monterey, 
Purcellville, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, 
Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
241 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast and 
  northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest and western 
  Virginia and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DCZ001-MDZ011-013-014-504-506-VAZ051>054-502-506-260245-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1500Z-210326T2300Z/
District of Columbia-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Howard-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Southern Fauquier-
Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Baltimore, Bowie, 
Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, 
Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg,
Silver Spring, Columbia, Ellicott City, Culpeper, Dale City, 
Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, 
Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, 
Alexandria, Falls Church, Turnbull, Leesburg, Ashburn, 
and Sterling
241 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of The District of Columbia, central and 
  northern Maryland and northern Virginia. 

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
172 
WWUS71 KLWX 252314
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
714 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

WVZ506-261215-
/O.UPG.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1200Z-210326T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KLWX.HW.W.0001.210326T0900Z-210326T2100Z/
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, 
and Sugar Grove
714 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Pendleton County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

VAZ507-508-261215-
/O.EXT.KLWX.HW.W.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2300Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
714 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue 
  Ridge.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

VAZ503-WVZ505-261215-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
Western Highland-Western Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown and Riverton
714 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West 
  Virginia, Western Pendleton County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-502-WVZ501>504-261215-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.210326T0900Z-210326T2100Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, 
Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, 
Headsville, and Fort Ashby
714 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany, Garrett and 
  Central and Eastern Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, 
  Eastern Grant, Western Mineral, Western Grant and Eastern 
  Mineral Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

VAZ050-261215-
/O.EXA.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1500Z-210326T2300Z/
Orange-
Including the cities of Orange and Gordonsville
714 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Orange County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MDZ003>006-008-503-505-507-508-VAZ025>031-036>040-501-504-505-
WVZ050>053-055-261215-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1200Z-210326T2300Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-
Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-
Northern Fauquier-Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, 
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, 
Germantown, Damascus, Lisbon, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Staunton, 
Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, 
Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, 
Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Lovingston, Charlottesville, 
Stanardsville, Madison, Washington, Warrenton, Monterey, 
Purcellville, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, 
Shepherdstown, and Moorefield
714 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast and 
  northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest and western 
  Virginia and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DCZ001-MDZ011-013-014-504-506-VAZ051>054-502-506-261215-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1500Z-210326T2300Z/
District of Columbia-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Howard-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Southern Fauquier-
Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Baltimore, Bowie, 
Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, 
Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg,
Silver Spring, Columbia, Ellicott City, Culpeper, Dale City, 
Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, 
Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, 
Alexandria, Falls Church, Turnbull, Leesburg, Ashburn, 
and Sterling
714 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of The District of Columbia, central and 
  northern Maryland and northern Virginia. 

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
396 
WWUS71 KLWX 252316
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
716 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

VAZ503-WVZ505-261130-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.210326T0600Z-210326T1800Z/
Western Highland-Western Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown and Riverton
716 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West 
  Virginia, Western Pendleton County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-502-WVZ501>504-506-261130-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.210326T0900Z-210326T2100Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, 
Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, 
Headsville, Fort Ashby, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, 
and Sugar Grove
716 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany, Garrett and 
  Central and Eastern Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, 
  Eastern Grant, Western Mineral, Western Grant, Eastern 
  Pendleton and Eastern Mineral Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

VAZ507-508-261130-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2300Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
716 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue 
  Ridge.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ003>006-008-503-505-507-508-VAZ025>031-036>040-501-504-505-
WVZ050>053-055-261130-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1200Z-210326T2300Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-
Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-
Northern Fauquier-Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, 
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, 
Germantown, Damascus, Lisbon, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Staunton, 
Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, 
Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, 
Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Lovingston, Charlottesville, 
Stanardsville, Madison, Washington, Warrenton, Monterey, 
Purcellville, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, 
Shepherdstown, and Moorefield
716 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast and 
  northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest and western 
  Virginia and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DCZ001-MDZ011-013-014-504-506-VAZ050>054-502-506-261130-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1500Z-210326T2300Z/
District of Columbia-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Howard-Orange-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Southern Fauquier-
Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Baltimore, Bowie, 
Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, 
Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg,
Silver Spring, Columbia, Ellicott City, Orange, Gordonsville, 
Culpeper, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair,
Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, 
Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Turnbull, 
Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
716 PM EDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of The District of Columbia, central and 
  northern Maryland and central and northern Virginia. 

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
279 
WWUS71 KLWX 260837
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
437 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

VAZ503-WVZ505-261645-
/O.EXT.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2100Z/
Western Highland-Western Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown and Riverton
437 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West 
  Virginia, Western Pendleton County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

VAZ507-508-261645-
/O.EXT.KLWX.HW.W.0001.210326T1200Z-210326T2200Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
437 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue 
  Ridge.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-502-WVZ501>504-506-261645-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.210326T0900Z-210326T2100Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, 
Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, 
Headsville, Fort Ashby, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, 
and Sugar Grove
437 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany, Garrett and 
  Central and Eastern Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, 
  Eastern Grant, Western Mineral, Western Grant, Eastern 
  Pendleton and Eastern Mineral Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

VAZ036>039-261645-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1200Z-210326T1800Z/
Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-
Including the cities of Lovingston, Charlottesville, 
Stanardsville, and Madison
437 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Greene, Madison, Nelson and Albemarle Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MDZ003>006-008-503-505-507-508-VAZ025>031-040-501-505-WVZ050>053-
055-261645-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1200Z-210326T2200Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-
Warren-Clarke-Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, 
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, 
Germantown, Damascus, Lisbon, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Staunton, 
Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, 
Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, 
Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Washington, Warrenton, 
Purcellville, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, 
Shepherdstown, and Moorefield
437 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast and 
  northern Maryland, northern, northwest and western Virginia 
  and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ504-261645-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1200Z-210326T2100Z/
Eastern Highland-
Including the city of Monterey
437 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 

* WHERE...Eastern Highland County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DCZ001-MDZ011-013-014-504-506-VAZ052>054-502-506-261645-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1500Z-210326T2200Z/
District of Columbia-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Howard-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Southern Fauquier-
Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Baltimore, Bowie, 
Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, 
Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg,
Silver Spring, Columbia, Ellicott City, Dale City, Manassas, 
Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, 
Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Turnbull, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
437 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The District of Columbia, central and northern Maryland,
  and northern Virginia. 

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ050-051-261645-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.210326T1500Z-210326T1800Z/
Orange-Culpeper-
Including the cities of Orange, Gordonsville, and Culpeper
437 AM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds around 20 to 25 mph with gusts up
  to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Orange and Culpeper Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
010 
WWUS71 KLWX 261636
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1236 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

VAZ503-WVZ505-262100-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2100Z/
Western Highland-Western Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown and Riverton
1236 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West 
  Virginia, Western Pendleton County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-502-WVZ501>504-506-262100-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2100Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, 
Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, 
Headsville, Fort Ashby, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, 
and Sugar Grove
1236 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany, Garrett and 
  Central and Eastern Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, 
  Eastern Grant, Western Mineral, Western Grant, Eastern 
  Pendleton and Eastern Mineral Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

VAZ507-508-262200-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
1236 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue 
  Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

VAZ036>039-261800-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T1800Z/
Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-
Including the cities of Lovingston, Charlottesville, 
Stanardsville, and Madison
1236 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Greene, Madison, Nelson and Albemarle Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MDZ003>006-008-503-505-507-508-VAZ025>031-040-501-505-WVZ050>053-
055-262200-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-
Warren-Clarke-Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, 
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, 
Germantown, Damascus, Lisbon, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Staunton, 
Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, 
Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, 
Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Washington, Warrenton, 
Purcellville, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, 
Shepherdstown, and Moorefield
1236 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast and 
  northern Maryland, northern, northwest and western Virginia 
  and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ504-262100-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T2100Z/
Eastern Highland-
Including the city of Monterey
1236 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Highland County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DCZ001-MDZ011-013-014-504-506-VAZ052>054-502-506-262200-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
District of Columbia-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Howard-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Southern Fauquier-
Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Baltimore, Bowie, 
Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, 
Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg,
Silver Spring, Columbia, Ellicott City, Dale City, Manassas, 
Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, 
Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Turnbull, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
1236 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The District of Columbia, central and northern 
  Maryland, and northern Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ050-051-261800-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T1800Z/
Orange-Culpeper-
Including the cities of Orange, Gordonsville, and Culpeper
1236 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds around 20 to 25 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Orange and Culpeper Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
861 
WWUS71 KLWX 261822
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
222 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

MDZ001-501-502-WVZ501>504-262200-
/O.CAN.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, 
Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, 
Headsville, and Fort Ashby
222 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and 
  Central and Eastern Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, 
  Western Grant, Eastern Grant, Western Mineral and Eastern 
  Mineral Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ507-262200-
/O.CAN.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
/O.EXA.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Big Meadows
222 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Virginia Blue Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

VAZ508-261930-
/O.CAN.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
222 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have diminished below 45 mph.

$$

VAZ503-WVZ505-506-261930-
/O.CAN.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210326T2100Z/
Western Highland-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown, Riverton, Brandywine, Franklin,
Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
222 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have diminished below 45 mph.

$$

VAZ025-026-029-040-052-501-502-261930-
/O.CAN.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Augusta-Rockingham-Page-Rappahannock-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Northern Fauquier-
Southern Fauquier-
Including the cities of Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, 
Harrisonburg, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Washington, Dale City, 
Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Warrenton, 
and Turnbull
222 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have diminished below 45 mph.

$$

VAZ504-261930-
/O.CAN.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T2100Z/
Eastern Highland-
Including the city of Monterey
222 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts have diminished below 45 mph.

$$

VAZ036>039-050-051-261930-
/O.EXP.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T1800Z/
Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Orange-Culpeper-
Including the cities of Lovingston, Charlottesville, 
Stanardsville, Madison, Orange, Gordonsville, and Culpeper
222 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Wind gusts have diminished below 45 mph.

$$

MDZ003>006-008-503-505-507-508-VAZ027-028-030-031-505-WVZ050>053-
055-262200-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Warren-Clarke-
Western Loudoun-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, 
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, 
Germantown, Damascus, Lisbon, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Strasburg,
Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Front Royal, 
Berryville, Purcellville, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, 
Charles Town, Shepherdstown, and Moorefield
222 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast and
  northern Maryland, northern, and northwestern Virginia and 
  eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DCZ001-MDZ011-013-014-504-506-VAZ053-054-506-262200-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
District of Columbia-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Howard-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Baltimore, Bowie, 
Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, 
Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg,
Silver Spring, Columbia, Ellicott City, Reston, Herndon, 
Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, 
Alexandria, Falls Church, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
222 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The District of Columbia, central and northern 
  Maryland, and northern Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
786 
WWUS71 KLWX 262152
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
552 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

MDZ001-003>006-008-501>503-505-507-508-VAZ027-028-030-031-505-
WVZ050>053-055-501>504-262300-
/O.EXP.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Garrett-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Warren-Clarke-
Western Loudoun-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, Eldersburg, Westminster, 
Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, Frostburg, Cumberland, 
Germantown, Damascus, Lisbon, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Strasburg,
Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Front Royal, 
Berryville, Purcellville, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, 
Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm, 
Petersburg, Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, 
Russelldale, Headsville, and Fort Ashby
552 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Wind gusts have diminished this afternoon and will continue to do
so throughout the overnight hours.

$$

DCZ001-MDZ011-013-014-504-506-VAZ053-054-506-262300-
/O.EXP.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
District of Columbia-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Howard-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Baltimore, Bowie, 
Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, 
Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg,
Silver Spring, Columbia, Ellicott City, Reston, Herndon, 
Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, 
Alexandria, Falls Church, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
552 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Wind gusts have diminished this afternoon and will continue to do
so throughout the overnight hours.

$$

VAZ507-262300-
/O.EXP.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210326T2200Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Big Meadows
552 PM EDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Wind gusts have diminished this afternoon and will continue to do
so throughout the overnight hours.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Baltimore/Washington issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 24, 9:09 PM EDTDense Fog AdvisoryLWXAllegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil and 9 more14 hr
Mar 25, 2:41 PM EDTHigh Wind WarningLWXAllegany24 hr
Mar 25, 7:13 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLWX33 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.