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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Baltimore/Washington

February 17, 20229 counties in Maryland; 11 counties in Virginia; Berkeley County, Jefferson County, Morgan County, West Virginia

NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this high wind warning at Feb 17, 2022, 3:49 AM EST for 9 counties in Maryland; 11 counties in Virginia; Berkeley County, Jefferson County, Morgan County, West Virginia. It took effect at Feb 17, 2022, 4:00 PM EST. It was in force for 17 hr. 13 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 17, 2022, 3:49 AM EST (08:49 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2022, 4:00 PM EST
Expired
Feb 18, 2022, 8:51 AM EST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Baltimore/Washington
All 23 counties

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, Washington County, MD, Albemarle County, VA, Amherst County, VA, Augusta County, VA, Greene County, VA, Madison County, VA, Nelson County, VA, Page County, VA, Rappahannock County, VA, Rockbridge County, VA, Rockingham County, VA, Warren County, VA, Berkeley County, WV, Jefferson County, WV, Morgan County, WV

The radar

The Sterling radar (KLWX), 35 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:48 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 17, 10:09 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 S Sherando, VA
Feb 18, 4:34 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Nnw Manchester, MDWIRES DOWN ON THE ROAD IN THE 1900 BLOCK OF GARRETT ROAD.
Feb 18, 4:34 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGWestminster, MDWIRES DOWN ON THE ROAD IN THE 1900 BLOCK OF GARRETT ROAD.
Feb 18, 4:51 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nnw Marston, MDWIRES DOWN AND ON FIRE NEAR THE 1200 BLOCK OF OLD NEW WINDSOR ROAD.
Feb 18, 4:53 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Martinsburg Arpt, WV
Feb 18, 4:57 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ene Hampstead, MDTREE AND WIRES DOWN ON THE ROADWAY IN THE 1700 BLOCK OF FAIRMOUNT ROAD.
Feb 18, 4:57 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGWestminster, MDTREE AND WIRES DOWN ON THE ROADWAY IN THE 1700 BLOCK OF FAIRMOUNT ROAD.
Feb 18, 5:25 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 N Marston, MDWIRES DOWN AND ON FIRE NEAR THE 1200 BLOCK OF COE DRIVE.
Feb 18, 5:28 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 W Cockeysville, MDWIRES DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD NEAR RIDGE ROAD AND FALLS ROAD.
Feb 18, 5:38 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Hampstead, MD
Feb 18, 6:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Nne Ballenger Creek, MD
Feb 18, 6:19 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 65Shady Side, MD
Feb 18, 8:26 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Bwi Marshall Airport, MD

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 42 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 2022-02-17Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2022-02-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 324 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
1628 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
324 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
548 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

269 
WWUS71 KLWX 170849
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
349 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

VAZ507-508-171700-
/O.NEW.KLWX.HW.W.0002.220217T2100Z-220218T1100Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
349 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

VAZ503-504-WVZ505-506-171700-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.220217T1700Z-220218T1100Z/
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown, Monterey, Riverton, Brandywine,
Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
349 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland and Eastern Highland 
  Counties. In West Virginia, Western Pendleton and Eastern 
  Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ025>031-WVZ050-055-501>504-171700-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.220217T2300Z-220218T1100Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-
Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, 
Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, 
Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, 
Romney, Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden, 
Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, 
and Fort Ashby
349 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, the northern and central
  Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and the Potomac Highlands of
  eastern West Virginia. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

VAZ036>040-050>052-501-502-171700-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.220218T0300Z-220218T1100Z/
Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Northern Fauquier-
Southern Fauquier-
Including the cities of Lovingston, Charlottesville, 
Stanardsville, Madison, Washington, Orange, Gordonsville, 
Culpeper, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair,
Warrenton, and Turnbull
349 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Nelson, Albemarle, Greene, Madison, Rappahannock, 
  Orange, Culpeper, Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park, 
  Northern Fauquier and Southern Fauquier Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST 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-MDZ003>006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ053-054-505-506-
WVZ051>053-171700-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.220218T0300Z-220218T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-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-
Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
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, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg,
Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, Jarrettsville, 
Aberdeen, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, 
McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, 
Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, 
Charles Town, and Shepherdstown
349 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected. Winds will quickly turn northwest behind a cold
  front after 3 AM. 

* WHERE...The Baltimore and Washington Metropolitan areas,
  northern Virginia, northern and central Maryland, and the
  eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.  

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
205 
WWUS71 KLWX 171515
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1015 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

VAZ507-508-172315-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.220217T2100Z-220218T1100Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
1015 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MDZ016-017-VAZ055>057-172315-
/O.EXA.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.220218T0300Z-220218T1100Z/
Charles-St. Marys-Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Including the cities of St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, 
California, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, and Dahlgren
1015 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Charles and St. Marys Counties. In 
  Virginia, Stafford, Spotsylvania and King George Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MDZ018-172315-
/O.EXA.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.220218T0300Z-220218T1500Z/
Calvert-
Including the cities of Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, 
North Beach, Lusby, and Prince Frederick
1015 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Calvert County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

VAZ503-504-WVZ505-506-172315-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.220217T1700Z-220218T1100Z/
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown, Monterey, Riverton, Brandywine,
Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
1015 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland and Eastern Highland 
  Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton and Western 
  Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ025>031-WVZ050-055-501>504-172315-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.220217T2300Z-220218T1100Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-
Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, 
Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, 
Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, 
Romney, Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden, 
Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, 
and Fort Ashby
1015 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western 
  Virginia and eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

VAZ036>040-050>052-501-502-172315-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.220218T0300Z-220218T1100Z/
Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Northern Fauquier-
Southern Fauquier-
Including the cities of Lovingston, Charlottesville, 
Stanardsville, Madison, Washington, Orange, Gordonsville, 
Culpeper, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair,
Warrenton, and Turnbull
1015 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Greene, Madison, Nelson, Northern Fauquier, Southern 
  Fauquier, Albemarle, Rappahannock, Orange, Culpeper and Prince 
  William/Manassas/Manassas Park Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST 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-MDZ003>006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ053-054-505-506-
WVZ051>053-172315-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.220218T0300Z-220218T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-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-
Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
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, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg,
Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, Jarrettsville, 
Aberdeen, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, 
McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, 
Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, 
Charles Town, and Shepherdstown
1015 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
ADM
829 
WWUS71 KLWX 172322
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
622 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

VAZ507-508-181100-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
622 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

VAZ503-504-WVZ505-506-181100-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown, Monterey, Riverton, Brandywine,
Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
622 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland and Eastern Highland 
  Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton and Western 
  Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ025>031-WVZ050-055-501>504-181100-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-
Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, 
Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, 
Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, 
Romney, Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden, 
Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, 
and Fort Ashby
622 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest and western 
  Virginia and eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MDZ016-017-VAZ036>040-050>052-055>057-501-502-181100-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.220218T0300Z-220218T1100Z/
Charles-St. Marys-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-
Orange-Culpeper-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Stafford-
Spotsylvania-King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-
Including the cities of St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, 
California, Lovingston, Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Madison, 
Washington, Orange, Gordonsville, Culpeper, Dale City, Manassas, 
Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, 
Dahlgren, Warrenton, and Turnbull
622 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Greene, Madison, Nelson, Northern Fauquier, Southern 
  Fauquier, Albemarle, Rappahannock, Orange, Culpeper and Prince 
  William/Manassas/Manassas Park Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST 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-MDZ003>006-008-011-013-014-018-503>508-VAZ053-054-505-506-
WVZ051>053-181500-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.220218T0300Z-220218T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-
Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Calvert-Northwest Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-
Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-
Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
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, Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, 
Lusby, Prince Frederick, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, 
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, 
Ellicott City, Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Reston, Herndon, 
Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, 
Alexandria, Falls Church, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, 
Sterling, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, and Shepherdstown
622 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...The District of Columbia, portions of central, north
  central, northeast and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and
  eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
140 
WWUS71 KLWX 180616
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
116 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

MDZ003>006-008-011-014-505>508-WVZ051>053-181430-
/O.UPG.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Southern Baltimore-Anne Arundel-Northwest Howard-
Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, 
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, 
Baltimore, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, 
Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, 
and Shepherdstown
116 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around
  50 mph, becoming west to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to
  60 mph after 3 AM. 

* WHERE...Portions of north-central and northeast Maryland
  including the Baltimore Metropolitan area, and the eastern West
  Virginia Panhandle. 

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ507-508-181100-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
116 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ503-504-WVZ505-506-181100-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown, Monterey, Riverton, Brandywine,
Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
116 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 55 mph, becoming
  northwest after 2 AM. 

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland and Eastern Highland 
  Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton and Western 
  Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ025>031-WVZ050-055-501>504-181100-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-
Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, 
Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, 
Winchester, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, 
Romney, Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden, 
Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, 
and Fort Ashby
116 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 55 mph,
  becoming northwest after 2 AM. 

* WHERE...Allegany and Garrett County in western Maryland, the 
  Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and the Potomac Highlands of 
  eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MDZ016-017-VAZ036>040-050>052-055>057-501-502-181100-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Charles-St. Marys-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-
Orange-Culpeper-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Stafford-
Spotsylvania-King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-
Including the cities of St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, 
California, Lovingston, Charlottesville, Stanardsville, Madison, 
Washington, Orange, Gordonsville, Culpeper, Dale City, Manassas, 
Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, 
Dahlgren, Warrenton, and Turnbull
116 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
  Winds will become west to northwest toward morning. 

* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland as well as northern and
  central Virginia. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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-MDZ013-018-503-504-VAZ053-054-505-506-181430-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Calvert-Northwest Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill, 
Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs, 
Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby, 
Prince Frederick, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, 
Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, 
Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
116 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around
  55 mph, becoming northwest after 3 AM.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert, Prince Georges, Central and 
  Southeast Montgomery and Northwest Montgomery Counties. In 
  District of Columbia, District of Columbia. In Virginia, 
  Eastern Loudoun, Western Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, and 
  Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
613 
WWUS71 KLWX 180959
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
459 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

VAZ507-508-181500-
/O.CAN.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
/O.EXA.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
459 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

VAZ025-026-029-036>038-181100-
/O.CAN.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Augusta-Rockingham-Page-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-
Including the cities of Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, 
Harrisonburg, Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley, Lovingston, 
Charlottesville, and Stanardsville
459 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

MDZ003>006-008-011-014-505>508-WVZ051>053-181500-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Southern Baltimore-Anne Arundel-Northwest Howard-
Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, 
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, 
Baltimore, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, 
Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, 
and Shepherdstown
459 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West to winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north-central and northeast Maryland
  including the Baltimore Metropolitan area, and the eastern West
  Virginia Panhandle. 

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MDZ016-017-181500-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Charles-St. Marys-
Including the cities of St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, 
and California
459 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph, becoming northwest after 6 AM. 

* WHERE...Charles and St. Marys Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

VAZ503-504-WVZ505-506-181100-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown, Monterey, Riverton, Brandywine,
Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
459 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland and Eastern Highland 
  Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton and Western 
  Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ027-028-030-031-WVZ050-055-501>504-181100-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Warren-Clarke-Hampshire-Hardy-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, 
New Market, Winchester, Front Royal, Berryville, Romney, 
Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden, Antioch,
Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, 
and Fort Ashby
459 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest Virginia and 
  eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

VAZ039-040-050>052-055>057-501-502-181100-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-
Including the cities of Madison, Washington, Orange, 
Gordonsville, Culpeper, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge, 
Lake Ridge, Montclair, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, Dahlgren, 
Warrenton, and Turnbull
459 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming west to northwest 15 to 25 mph
  with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Madison, Southern Fauquier, Northern Fauquier, 
  Rappahannock, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, Orange, 
  Culpeper and Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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-MDZ013-018-503-504-VAZ053-054-505-506-181500-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Calvert-Northwest Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill, 
Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs, 
Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby, 
Prince Frederick, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, 
Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, 
Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
459 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert, Prince Georges, Central and 
  Southeast Montgomery and Northwest Montgomery Counties. In 
  District of Columbia, District of Columbia. In Virginia, 
  Eastern Loudoun, Western Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, and 
  Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
511 
WWUS71 KLWX 181003 AAA
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
503 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

MDZ003>006-008-011-014-505>508-WVZ051>053-181500-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Southern Baltimore-Anne Arundel-Northwest Howard-
Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, 
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, 
Baltimore, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, 
Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Paw Paw, Martinsburg, Charles Town, 
and Shepherdstown
503 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north-central and northeast Maryland 
  including the Baltimore Metropolitan area, and the eastern 
  West Virginia Panhandle.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ503-504-WVZ505-506-181115-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown, Monterey, Riverton, Brandywine,
Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
503 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland and Eastern Highland 
  Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton and Western 
  Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ027-028-030-031-WVZ050-055-501>504-181115-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Warren-Clarke-Hampshire-Hardy-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, 
New Market, Winchester, Front Royal, Berryville, Romney, 
Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden, Antioch,
Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, 
and Fort Ashby
503 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northwest Virginia and 
  eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

VAZ507-508-181500-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
503 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

VAZ039-040-050>052-055>057-501-502-181115-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-
Including the cities of Madison, Washington, Orange, 
Gordonsville, Culpeper, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge, 
Lake Ridge, Montclair, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, Dahlgren, 
Warrenton, and Turnbull
503 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds becoming west to northwest 15 to 25 mph 
  with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Madison, Southern Fauquier, Northern Fauquier, 
  Rappahannock, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, Orange, 
  Culpeper and Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST 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-MDZ013-016>018-503-504-VAZ053-054-505-506-181500-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill, 
Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs, 
St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, California, 
Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby, 
Prince Frederick, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, 
Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, 
Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
503 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert, Prince Georges, Central and 
  Southeast Montgomery and Northwest Montgomery Counties. In 
  District of Columbia, District of Columbia. In Virginia, 
  Eastern Loudoun, Western Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, and 
  Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
900 
WWUS71 KLWX 181047
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
547 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

WVZ051-181500-
/O.CAN.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Morgan-
Including the city of Paw Paw
547 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 50 mph.

* WHERE...Morgan County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ027-030-039-040-050>052-055>057-501>504-WVZ050-
055-501>506-181200-
/O.CAN.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1100Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Shenandoah-Warren-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Hampshire-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville,
Frostburg, Cumberland, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson, 
New Market, Front Royal, Madison, Washington, Orange, 
Gordonsville, Culpeper, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge, 
Lake Ridge, Montclair, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, Dahlgren, 
Warrenton, Turnbull, Hightown, Monterey, Romney, 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
547 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

MDZ003>006-008-011-014-505>508-WVZ052-053-181500-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-
Southern Baltimore-Anne Arundel-Northwest Howard-
Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-
Berkeley-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frederick, Ballenger Creek, 
Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, 
Baltimore, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, 
Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, 
Jarrettsville, Aberdeen, Martinsburg, Charles Town, 
and Shepherdstown
547 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north-central and northeast Maryland 
  including the Baltimore Metropolitan area, and the eastern 
  West Virginia Panhandle.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

VAZ028-031-181500-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Frederick VA-Clarke-
Including the cities of Winchester and Berryville
547 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Clarke and Frederick VA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

VAZ507-508-181500-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Big Meadows and Wintergreen
547 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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-MDZ013-016>018-503-504-VAZ053-054-505-506-181500-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill, 
Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs, 
St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, California, 
Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby, 
Prince Frederick, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, 
Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, 
Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
547 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
100 
WWUS71 KLWX 181351
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
851 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

MDZ004>006-008-011-014-505>508-181500-
/O.CAN.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Anne Arundel-Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-
Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-
Including the cities of Frederick, Ballenger Creek, Eldersburg, 
Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Elkton, Baltimore, 
Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, Severna Park, Arnold,
Odenton, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, Jarrettsville, 
and Aberdeen
851 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Frederick MD, Carroll, Northern Baltimore, Cecil, 
  Southern Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Northwest Howard, Central 
  and Southeast Howard, Northwest Harford and Southeast Harford 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MDZ003-WVZ052-053-181500-
/O.CAN.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Washington-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Martinsburg, Charles Town, 
and Shepherdstown
851 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Wind Advisory is in effect until 10 AM.

$$

VAZ028-031-507-508-WVZ051-181500-
/O.CAN.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Frederick VA-Clarke-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Morgan-
Including the cities of Winchester, Berryville, Big Meadows, 
Wintergreen, and Paw Paw
851 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished.

$$

DCZ001-MDZ013-016>018-503-504-VAZ053-054-505-506-181500-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
Including the cities of Washington, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill, 
Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs, 
St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, California, 
Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby, 
Prince Frederick, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, 
Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, 
Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria,
Falls Church, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling
851 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST 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.

&&

$$
ADM

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Baltimore/Washington wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Feb 16, 9:20 PM EST, 6 hours 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 16, 9:20 PM EST, 6 hours 29 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
920 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure centered off of New England will nudge further
into the Atlantic through tonight as a cold front approaches the
Mid-Atlantic from the Ohio Valley on Thursday. The front will
slide through the area Thursday night into early Friday, with
high pressure building into the region through Friday night. A
reinforcing cold front will sweep through the area Saturday with
high pressure returning Sunday into Monday. Another frontal
boundary will push southeastward from the Great Lakes early next
week, lingering nearby into the middle portion of next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY MORNING/...
This evening, high pressure is located well offshore while a
frontal zone is draped across the Great Lakes to Mid Mississippi
Valley. While there could be a few sprinkles or drizzle in our
extreme southwestern forecast area, the night should be dry for
most. Cloud cover will persist through the night, as will a
light south wind. Therefore temperatures won't fall too much
further from their current readings, with overnight lows
expected to be in the 40s for most locations.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
The cold front over the Ohio Valley will push eastward during
the day on Thursday, crossing the area Thursday night into early
Friday. Ahead of the front, southerly winds at the surface and
the low level jet aloft will increase in earnest as the pressure
gradient tightens. Winds will gust during the day Thursday 25 to
35 mph as those southerly breezes bring temperatures well into
the 60s, perhaps touching 70 degrees across central Virginia.
Much of the CWA will remain dry during the day Thursday, with
the exception being the Allegheny Mountains where shower
chances will increase during the mid to late afternoon hours.

Winds increase further Thursday night as the front nears, with
the potential for wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, highest chances
across the higher elevations of the Alleghenies and Blue Ridge
Mountains. Uncertainty remains in how much mixing to the surface
occurs in the WAA regime, so have elected to hold off on Wind
Advisories for the time being. Increasing rain chances Thursday
night into early Friday as the front crosses may inhibit mixing
to an extent as well. Some guidance depicts the development of a
convective line of showers pushing through the area with the
front after midnight Thursday, which could help bring down those
stronger winds aloft. This will require close watching the
latter half of Thursday night into early Friday morning. Storm
total QPF is highest along the Alleghenies, coming in around an
inch, while much lesser amounts are forecast in the shadow of
the mountains to the east and into the metros. A quarter to half
an inch of rain is possible across these areas. Isolated
instances of flooding can't be ruled out over the Alleghenies
where rainfall totals will be the highest, but confidence is low
at this time.

The front will migrate to our east Friday morning, with a
pressure surge expected behind the boundary out of the
northwest, where winds could once again gust in the 40 to 50 mph
range. High pressure will build into the region as blustery and
colder conditions emerge, while conditions remain dry and winds
trend lighter Friday night.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Behind a departing cold front Friday, a shortwave trough will move
across the Great Lakes region further southeast into the Mid-
Atlantic region for the start of the weekend. Latest guidance keeps
the bulk of any precip further north into PA and beyond. There could
be some light rain across western and north-central MD briefly but
QPF looks to be lack luster with this event. With the increased
pressure gradient with this event, specifically across the western
portions of the area there may be a wind threat. Latest ensemble
guidance is producing near Wind Advisory criteria across the eastern
WV panhandle and western MD during the afternoon and evening on
Saturday. If precipitation does occur ahead of the winds then there
may arise an issue with mixing down the winds to the surface but
with there still be a fairly strong signal, worth mentioning for the
timing being and will continue to evaluate the latest trends.

High pressure really begins to dominate for the time being late in
the weekend through Monday evening. Temperatures will be on an
upward trend post front on Friday through the middle portion of next
week. Temps will eventually build into the mid 60s by Wednesday. As
high pressure breaks down to the east an approaching shortwave may
impact the area late Tuesday into Wednesday. PWAT anamolies of 2-3
sigma is possible for this event, leading to a potential flood
threat but would like to see additional parameters support this to
make any changes to the flood matrix for this event. One quite odd
feature with this event is the origination of the shortwave being
off the NW CONUS coast but not tracking across the CONUS, rather
riding the coastline all the way down into Baja and coming through
Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico. Blocking pattern across the middle of
the country will be the likely culprit for this before it breaks
down and allows the shortwave to move further east. Will be
interesting to see its progression.

&&

.AVIATION /02Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
High pressure will remain offshore tonight. Southerly winds will
remain less than 10 kt most of the time, if not occasionally
calm, although there could be random gusts. While there won't be
dramatic directional shear, a low level jet atop the stable
surface layer could result in some marginal LLWS through the
night, ending Thursday morning as boundary layer mixing
increases. Ceilings should remain VFR through the night,
although guidance is indicating the potential for MVFR at CHO by
daybreak.

Southerly winds will increase further on Thursday as a cold
front approaches from the Ohio Valley, with winds gusting 20 to
30 knots during the day. CIGs largely remain VFR, but there
could be a period of intermittent MVFR Thursday morning. As the
pressure gradient tightens further Thursday evening, winds will
increase further. The amount of mixing and ensuring gust factor
remains highly uncertain. However, there could at least be
occasional 30 kt gusts, if not over 40 kt at times. While the
amount of winds mixing to the surface will ultimately determine
the amount of speed shear, winds of 40-50 kt at 2000 feet could
result in LLWS overnight. Showers associated with the
aforementioned front may be accompanied by MVFR VIS/CIGs
Thursday night into early Friday.

The front slides east of the terminals Friday morning, as winds
turn out of the northwest and remain gusty to around 35 knots at
times during the day Friday. VFR conditions are expected Friday
and Friday night as high pressure returns to the region, with
winds trending lighter Friday night.

VFR conditions expected Saturday and Sunday with gusty northwest
winds during the day on Saturday before diminishing late in the
evening. Winds will shift more out of the south Sunday with high
pressure building in.

&&

.MARINE...
Southerly breezes thanks for high pressure offshore and a cold
front moving eastward from the central U.S. will deliver SCA
gusts through Thursday, but mainly focused on the wider/more
open waters tonight. The front will cross the waters early
Friday morning, with a convective line of showers potentially
bringing strong gusty winds to the surface. Regardless of
showers, wind gusts near gale force will be possible through the
night, especially nearshore and inland. A Gale Watch remains in
effect Thursday night into Friday morning as the strongest
winds are expected across the waterways.

In the wake of the frontal passage Friday morning, a pressure
surge behind the boundary will continue to deliver northwest
winds gusting to solid SCA levels midday Friday into Friday
night as high pressure builds into the region.

Potential for SCAs and even Gale Warnings for Saturday as a
shortwave trough moves through the area and ramps up
northwesterly winds. Winds may be well mixed, should
precipitation not proceed the wind field. SCAs likely continue
into the early part of the Sunday.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Stronger southerly breezes this afternoon through Thursday
night will deliver rising tidal anomalies and the potential for
minor flooding around high tide. A cold front will cross the
waters late Thursday night into Friday morning, with winds
turning offshore in its wake, and falling water levels
thereafter.

&&

.LWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
DC...None.
MD...None.
VA...None.
WV...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Thursday evening through Friday morning for
     ANZ530>543.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EST Thursday for ANZ530>534-
     537-539>541-543.
     Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM to 6 PM EST Thursday for ANZ535-
     536-538-542.

&&

SYNOPSIS...BKF
NEAR TERM...ADS
SHORT TERM...BKF
LONG TERM...ADM
AVIATION...ADS/BKF/ADM
MARINE...ADS/BKF/ADM
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...BKF
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 16, 4:01 PM EST, 11 hours 48 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
401 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ052>057-172115-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
King George-
401 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Isolated instances of wind damage are possible Thursday night
through Friday morning. A Gale Watch is in effect for the waters
Thursday night through Friday morning.

A line of showers may produce locally damaging wind gusts late
Thursday night into early Friday morning.

Isolated instances of wind damage are possible Saturday afternoon
and evening along with the possibility of gale-force winds over
the waters.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
WVZ050>053-055-172115-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Hardy-
401 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

An isolated instance of flooding is possible Thursday night,
especially west of Interstate 81.

A line of showers may produce locally damaging wind gusts late
Thursday night.

Isolated instances of wind damage are possible Thursday night
through Friday morning and again Saturday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-172115-
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
401 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front
counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland
County Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

There is a potential for heavy rain Thursday night which may
produce isolated instances of flooding.

A line of showers may produce locally damaging wind gusts Thursday
night.

Scattered instances of wind damage are possible Thursday night
through Friday morning and again Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

DHOF

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 3:49 AM ESTWind AdvisoryLWXAllegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil and 9 more30 hr
Feb 17, 3:34 AM ESTGale WatchLWX35 hr
Feb 17, 3:34 AM ESTGale WarningLWX32 hr

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Sources

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