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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Baltimore/Washington

March 28, 20218 counties in West Virginia; 26 counties in Virginia; 12 counties in Maryland

NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this wind advisory at Mar 28, 2021, 4:16 AM EDT for 8 counties in West Virginia; 26 counties in Virginia; 12 counties in Maryland. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2021, 4:16 AM EDT (08:16 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 10:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 3:16 AM EDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Baltimore/Washington
All 46 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, Albemarle County, VA, Amherst County, VA, Arlington County, VA, Augusta County, VA, City of Alexandria, 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, Fairfax County, VA, Fauquier County, VA, Frederick County, VA, Greene County, VA, Highland County, VA, Loudoun County, VA, Madison County, VA, Nelson County, VA, Page County, VA, Rappahannock County, VA, Rockbridge 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), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:19 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 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 55 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-28Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 211 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1604 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
211 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
295 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

229 
WWUS71 KLWX 280816
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
416 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

VAZ507-508-281630-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.210328T1400Z-210329T0800Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
416 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming west to northwest late this
  afternoon and tonight 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-003-004-501-502-VAZ025>031-040-501-503>505-WVZ050>053-055-
501>506-281630-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.210328T2200Z-210329T0800Z/
Garrett-Washington-Frederick MD-Extreme Western Allegany-
Central and Eastern Allegany-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-
Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, Frostburg, Cumberland, 
Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, 
Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, 
Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Washington, 
Warrenton, Hightown, Monterey, Purcellville, Romney, Paw Paw, 
Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Moorefield, Bayard, 
Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, 
Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, Fort Ashby, Riverton, 
Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
416 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, the Allegheny 
  and Potomac Highlands, and the Shenandoah Valley. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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-MDZ005-006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ052>054-506-281630-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.210329T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
District of Columbia-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Eldersburg, Westminster, 
Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, Baltimore, Bowie, 
Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, 
Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, 
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, 
Ellicott City, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Dale City, Manassas, 
Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, 
Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
416 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...The Washington and Baltimore Metropolitan areas as well
  as north-central and northeastern Maryland and northern
  Virginia.  

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
696 
WWUS71 KLWX 281358
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
958 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

MDZ001-003-004-501-502-VAZ025>031-040-501-503>505-WVZ050>053-055-
501>506-282200-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.210328T1800Z-210329T0800Z/
Garrett-Washington-Frederick MD-Extreme Western Allegany-
Central and Eastern Allegany-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-
Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, Frostburg, Cumberland, 
Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, 
Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, 
Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Washington, 
Warrenton, Hightown, Monterey, Purcellville, Romney, Paw Paw, 
Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Moorefield, Bayard, 
Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, 
Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, Fort Ashby, Riverton, 
Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
958 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ507-508-282200-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.210328T1400Z-210329T0800Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
958 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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-MDZ005-006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ052>054-506-282200-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.210329T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
District of Columbia-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Eldersburg, Westminster, 
Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, Baltimore, Bowie, 
Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, 
Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, 
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, 
Ellicott City, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Dale City, Manassas, 
Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, 
Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
958 AM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
985 
WWUS71 KLWX 282135
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
535 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

DCZ001-MDZ005-006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ052>054-506-290545-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.210328T2135Z-210329T0800Z/
District of Columbia-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Eldersburg, Westminster, 
Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, Baltimore, Bowie, 
Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, 
Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, 
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, 
Ellicott City, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Dale City, Manassas, 
Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, 
Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
535 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...The Baltimore and Washington metro areas, and portions 
  of central and northern Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ507-508-290545-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
535 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-003-004-501-502-VAZ025>031-040-501-503>505-WVZ050>053-055-
501>506-290545-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
Garrett-Washington-Frederick MD-Extreme Western Allegany-
Central and Eastern Allegany-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-
Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, Frostburg, Cumberland, 
Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, 
Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray, 
Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Washington, 
Warrenton, Hightown, Monterey, Purcellville, Romney, Paw Paw, 
Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Moorefield, Bayard, 
Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, 
Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, Fort Ashby, Riverton, 
Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
535 PM EDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...North central and western Maryland, northern, northwest
  and western Virginia and the eastern panhandle of West 
  Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
973 
WWUS71 KLWX 290518
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
118 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

MDZ001-501-VAZ025>027-029-030-040-501-503-504-WVZ055-501>503-505-
506-290630-
/O.CAN.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-
Page-Warren-Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, 
Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, Luray, 
Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Washington, Warrenton, 
Hightown, Monterey, Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, 
Elk Garden, Riverton, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, 
and Sugar Grove
118 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to gradually subside overnight, but it will
remain blustery. 

$$

VAZ507-508-290800-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
118 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MDZ003-004-502-VAZ028-031-505-WVZ050>053-504-290800-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Central and Eastern Allegany-Frederick VA-
Clarke-Western Loudoun-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, 
Cumberland, Winchester, Berryville, Purcellville, Romney, 
Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Antioch, 
Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, 
and Fort Ashby
118 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT early this morning.

* 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-MDZ005-006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ052>054-506-290800-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
District of Columbia-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Eldersburg, Westminster, 
Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, Baltimore, Bowie, 
Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, 
Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, 
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, 
Ellicott City, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Dale City, Manassas, 
Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, 
Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
118 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...The Washington and Baltimore Metropolitan areas as well
  as northern Virginia and northeastern Maryland. 

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
966 
WWUS71 KLWX 290716
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
316 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

DCZ001-MDZ003>006-008-011-013-014-502>508-VAZ028-031-052>054-
505>508-WVZ050>053-504-290830-
/O.CAN.KLWX.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210329T0800Z/
District of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-
Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Central and Eastern Allegany-Northwest Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-
Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-
Frederick VA-Clarke-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Washington, Hagerstown, Frederick, 
Ballenger Creek, Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, 
Cockeysville, Elkton, Baltimore, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill, 
Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs, 
Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, Severna Park, Arnold,
Odenton, Cumberland, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, 
Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, 
Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Winchester, Berryville, Dale City, 
Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, 
Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, 
Alexandria, Falls Church, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, 
Sterling, Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg,
Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, 
Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, and Fort Ashby
316 AM EDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to gradually subside, but it will remain
blustery. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 3:47 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXBerkeley, Jefferson, Morgan43 min
Mar 28, 4:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXJefferson45 min
Mar 27, 9:08 PM EDTGale WarningLWX32 hr
Mar 28, 5:26 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningLWX87 min
Mar 28, 5:45 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningLWX37 min
Mar 28, 6:50 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningLWX85 min
Mar 28, 7:05 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXKing George55 min
Mar 28, 7:06 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningLWX114 min
Mar 28, 4:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXCarroll, Frederick, Washington52 min
Mar 28, 4:36 PM EDTTornado WarningLWXCarroll, Frederick24 min
Mar 28, 5:05 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXBaltimore, Carroll, Howard, Montgomery40 min
Mar 28, 5:37 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXBaltimore, Harford, City of Baltimore38 min
Mar 28, 5:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXCecil, Harford47 min

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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.