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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Baltimore/Washington

January 28, 2025Allegany County, Washington County, Maryland; Frederick County, Highland County, City of Winchester, Virginia; 7 counties in West Virginia

NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this high wind warning at Jan 28, 2025, 1:55 PM EST for Allegany County, Washington County, Maryland; Frederick County, Highland County, City of Winchester, Virginia; 7 counties in West Virginia. It took effect at Jan 28, 2025, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 23 hr. 22 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
Jan 28, 2025, 1:55 PM EST (18:55 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 28, 2025, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 29, 2025, 8:32 PM EST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Baltimore/Washington

Counties Allegany County, MD, Washington County, MD, City of Winchester, VA, Frederick County, VA, Highland County, VA, Berkeley County, WV, Grant County, WV, Hampshire County, WV, Hardy County, WV, Mineral County, WV, Morgan County, WV, Pendleton County, WV

The radar

The Sterling radar (KLWX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:53 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
Jan 28, 10:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Bear Rocks, WV
Jan 28, 11:50 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 W Streby, WV
Jan 29, 1:20 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 Ene Cabins, WV
Jan 29, 1:30 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Cabins, WV
Jan 29, 1:30 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Cabins, WV
Jan 29, 1:30 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 75Seneca Rocks, WV
Jan 29, 1:30 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGCabins, WVA large metal building was lifted and thrown into a neighbors yard in the 4000 block of North Fork Hwy.
Jan 29, 1:42 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGPetersburg, WVDispatchers are beginning to receive reports of trees and wires down in Grant County
Jan 29, 2:14 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Nnw Vanderpool, VA
Jan 29, 3:17 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 672 Sw Brushy Run, WV
Jan 29, 5:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 Wsw Deer Run, WV
Jan 29, 6:31 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Petersburg, WV
Jan 29, 8:25 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Cumberland Reg, WV
Jan 29, 9:05 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Cumberland Reg, WV
Jan 29, 9:17 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Petersburg, WV
Jan 29, 10:25 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Cumberland Reg, WV
Jan 29, 11:32 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGMaysville, WVNumerous reports of trees and wires down in and around Maysville. Numerous power outages in the region as a result.
Jan 29, 1:29 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 S Wilde Acres, VA
Jan 29, 3:11 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 606 Wnw Lost City, WV
Jan 29, 3:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Hagerstown Rgnl Arpt, MD
Jan 29, 3:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Hagerstown Rgnl Arpt, MD
Jan 29, 4:16 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 W Petersburg, WV

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 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 111 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2025-01-28Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2025-01-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 219 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1900 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
219 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
425 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

734 
WWUS71 KLWX 281855
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
155 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

WVZ501-505-290300-
/O.NEW.KLWX.HW.W.0002.250129T0300Z-250130T0600Z/
Western Grant-Western Pendleton-
155 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST 
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ001-501-VAZ503-WVZ503-290300-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.250129T0300Z-250129T2300Z/
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Western Highland-Western Mineral-
155 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

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

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett 
  Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, 
  Western Mineral County.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MDZ003-004-502-VAZ025>031-040-501-504-505-507-508-WVZ050>053-055-502-
504-506-290300-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.250129T1400Z-250129T2300Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Central and Eastern Allegany-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-Eastern Highland-Western Loudoun-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Eastern Grant-Eastern
Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
155 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

DCZ001-MDZ005-006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ053-054-506-526-290300-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.250129T1600Z-250129T2300Z/
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-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest
Prince William-
155 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and 
  northern Maryland, and northern Virginia.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

BJL
5 follow-up statements
241 
WWUS71 KLWX 282157
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
457 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

MDZ502-VAZ504-WVZ502-504-506-290600-
/O.UPG.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.250129T1400Z-250129T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KLWX.HW.W.0002.250129T0600Z-250129T2300Z/
Central and Eastern Allegany-Eastern Highland-Eastern Grant-
Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
457 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In 
  Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern 
  Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ003-VAZ028-WVZ050>052-055-290600-
/O.UPG.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.250129T1400Z-250129T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KLWX.HW.W.0002.250129T1400Z-250129T2300Z/
Washington-Frederick VA-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Hardy-
457 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Washington County. In Virginia, Frederick VA 
  County. In West Virginia, Hampshire, Hardy, Berkeley, and Morgan 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ501-VAZ503-WVZ503-290600-
/O.UPG.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.250129T0300Z-250129T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KLWX.HW.W.0002.250129T0300Z-250130T0600Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Western Highland-Western Mineral-
457 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST 
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, 
  Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

WVZ501-505-290600-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.250129T0300Z-250130T0600Z/
Western Grant-Western Pendleton-
457 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 
AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ001-290600-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.250129T0300Z-250129T2300Z/
Garrett-
457 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Garrett County.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MDZ004-VAZ025>027-029>031-040-501-505-507-508-WVZ053-290600-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.250129T1400Z-250129T2300Z/
Frederick MD-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Northern Virginia
Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Jefferson-
457 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

DCZ001-MDZ005-006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ053-054-506-526-290600-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.250129T1600Z-250129T2300Z/
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-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest
Prince William-
457 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EST 
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and 
  northern Maryland, and northern Virginia.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

BELAK/BJL
739 
WWUS71 KLWX 290640
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
140 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

MDZ501-VAZ503-WVZ501-503-505-291500-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250130T0600Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Western Highland-Western Grant-Western
Mineral-Western Pendleton-
140 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, 
  Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western 
  Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ502-VAZ504-WVZ502-504-506-291500-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250129T2300Z/
Central and Eastern Allegany-Eastern Highland-Eastern Grant-
Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
140 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In 
  Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern 
  Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ003-VAZ028-WVZ050>052-055-291500-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.250129T1400Z-250129T2300Z/
Washington-Frederick VA-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Hardy-
140 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Washington County. In Virginia, Frederick 
  County. In West Virginia, Hampshire, Hardy, Berkeley, and Morgan 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ001-291500-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250129T2300Z/
Garrett-
140 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Garrett County.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MDZ004-VAZ025>027-029>031-040-501-505-507-508-WVZ053-291500-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.250129T1400Z-250129T2300Z/
Frederick MD-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Northern Virginia
Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Jefferson-
140 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

DCZ001-MDZ005-006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ053-054-506-526-291500-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.250129T1600Z-250129T2300Z/
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-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest
Prince William-
140 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and 
  northern Maryland, and northern Virginia.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DHOF
403 
WWUS71 KLWX 291435
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
935 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

MDZ003-VAZ028-WVZ050>052-055-292245-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250129T2300Z/
Washington-Frederick VA-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Hardy-
935 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Washington County. In Virginia, Frederick VA 
  County. In West Virginia, Hampshire, Hardy, Berkeley, and Morgan 
  Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ501-VAZ503-WVZ501-503-505-292245-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250130T0600Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Western Highland-Western Grant-Western
Mineral-Western Pendleton-
935 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, 
  Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western 
  Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ502-VAZ504-WVZ502-504-506-292245-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250129T2300Z/
Central and Eastern Allegany-Eastern Highland-Eastern Grant-
Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
935 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In 
  Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern 
  Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MDZ001-292245-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250129T2300Z/
Garrett-
935 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Garrett County.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MDZ004-VAZ025>027-029>031-040-501-505-507-508-WVZ053-292245-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250129T2300Z/
Frederick MD-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Northern Virginia
Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Jefferson-
935 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

DCZ001-MDZ005-006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ053-054-506-526-292245-
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.250129T1600Z-250129T2300Z/
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-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest
Prince William-
935 AM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and 
  northern Maryland, and northern Virginia.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ADM
350 
WWUS71 KLWX 292248
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
548 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

MDZ003-502-VAZ028-504-WVZ050>052-055-502-504-506-300000-
/O.EXP.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250129T2300Z/
Washington-Central and Eastern Allegany-Frederick VA-Eastern
Highland-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Hardy-Eastern Grant-Eastern
Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
548 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

West wind gusts continue to decrease in strength after the loss of 
daytime heating.

$$

DCZ001-MDZ001-004>006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ025>027-029>031-040-
053-054-501-505>508-526-WVZ053-300000-
/O.EXP.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250129T2300Z/
District of Columbia-Garrett-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-Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Rappahannock-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Northern
Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-
Jefferson-
548 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

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

West wind gusts continue to decrease in strength after the loss of 
daytime heating.

$$

MDZ501-VAZ503-WVZ501-503-505-300600-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250130T0600Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Western Highland-Western Grant-Western
Mineral-Western Pendleton-
548 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, 
  Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western 
  Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

* 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...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

BRO
684 
WWUS71 KLWX 300132
NPWLWX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
832 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

MDZ501-VAZ503-WVZ501-503-505-300600-
/O.CAN.KLWX.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250130T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0004.250130T0132Z-250130T0600Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Western Highland-Western Grant-Western
Mineral-Western Pendleton-
832 PM EST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, 
  Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western 
  Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

BRO

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 Jan 28, 10:35 AM EST, 3 hours 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 28, 10:35 AM EST, 3 hours 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1035 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will approach from the north today, then cross the
Mid-Atlantic Wednesday into Thursday as a wave of low pressure
tracks across the Northeast. High pressure will build over the
region Thursday, then move offshore Thursday night into Friday
as low pressure takes shape over the Midwest. This area of low
pressure will move toward the area for the upcoming weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Gusty downsloping winds along and west of the Blue Ridge are
continuing this morning. Observed gusts up to 65 mph have been
recorded along the Allegheny Front. These winds will rapidly
diminish by the early to mid afternoon.

Previous Discussion Follows:
Continued to hedge the high temperature forecast on the higher
side of guidance given downsloping flow. Some mountain wave
clouds are possible first thing this morning along and east of
I-95, and then again later this afternoon into this evening east
of the Blue Ridge.

Winds look like they will pick up again by mid to late evening
along and west of the Allegheny Front, with further increases
through the night. Additional wind headlines will likely be
needed as gusts of 45-55 mph appear increasingly likely. This
will potentially lead to more power outages given it is coming
on the heels of this morning's wind event, and may last longer.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
There is a growing signal for a more widespread wind event
Wednesday. Most overnight guidance suggests 40-50 mph wind
gusts, with hints at higher gusts generally NW of I-95 in MD, NW
of US-29 in VA back west toward the eastern slopes of the
Appalachians. Favorable wind direction, not many clouds,
downsloping flow and deep mixing are all working in favor of
gusty winds Wednesday.

Winds may be slow to diminish east of I-81 Wednesday evening as
the wind field in the low-levels will actually be strengthening.
By late evening into the overnight, however, winds should
steadily subside.

Thursday looks to be a bit breezy, but not nearly as windy as
previous days. Briefly cooler conditions are expected as high
pressure builds.

Low pressure over the Midwest will approach Thursday night.
Precip is likely to overspread the area late during the
overnight and toward daybreak Friday from west to east. Some
residual pockets of colder low-level air could result in a
little sleet mixing in for the typically colder areas, but there
should be enough of a warm nose to prevent snow, with not much
of a CAD signature given steady southerly winds likely
prevents much in the way of freezing rain.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Rain can be expected Friday as a trough approaches from the west.
The low track will be to the northwest, and there should be enough
warm air ahead of it to prevent any wintry precipitation type
issues. In fact, many places could push well into the 50s by Friday
afternoon despite the clouds and rain. This system will depart
Friday night, with some localized rain totals over one inch
possible. Any upslope snow on the back side will be brief.
Temperatures will return closer to seasonal averages Saturday as
high pressure builds across the area.

A zonal jet will develop across the northern CONUS Sunday into
Monday, with multiple shortwave troughs embedded within it. It
remains uncertain whether any of the moisture from these systems
will reach far enough south to affect the local area. There is also
a large spread in temperatures that depends on the timing and
structure of the associated fronts. However, there is some ensemble
consensus to a spike into above normal temperatures Monday as a low
briefly draws warm air northward.

&&

.AVIATION /16Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
West to northwest winds today are expected to gust 20 to 30
knots (higher at MRB) through about 18Z. Winds become south to
southwest and lighter through late tonight, but low-level winds
just above the surface will begin to increase out of the west
resulting in some potential LLWS. Wednesday looks very breezy as
west to northwest winds gust 30 to 40 knots. Winds diminish
Wednesday night into Thursday, though some gusts around 15 knots
are still possible Thursday afternoon as winds turn southerly.
VFR is expected until later Thursday night when precip moves in.

Sub-VFR conditions in rain and low ceilings can be expected Friday
as a low pressure system moves across the area. Gusty southwest
winds on Friday will become northwesterly overnight and northerly on
Saturday as the cold front pushes south.

&&

.MARINE...
West to northwest wind gusts of 20 to 30 knots are anticipated
today especially over the near shore/narrower waters. Winds
become light southwest tonight, then increase again Wednesday
out of the west to northwest. The near shore/northern waters
will be most susceptible to gales given deeper mixing and a
stronger wind field. Winds become light Wednesday night into
Thursday as they shift back around to the south.

Small Craft Advisories may be needed in SW flow on Friday. Rain may
also reduce visibility at times. A cold front will cross the area
Friday night, causing winds to become northerly by Saturday.
Advisory conditions may continue through the daytime of Saturday.

&&

.LWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
DC...None.
MD...Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM EST this afternoon for MDZ008.
     Gale Watch Wednesday afternoon for MDZ008.
     Wind Advisory until noon EST today for MDZ001-501-502.
VA...Wind Advisory until noon EST today for VAZ025>028-503-504-507-
     508.
WV...Wind Advisory until noon EST today for WVZ050>052-055-501>506.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 5 PM EST this afternoon for
     ANZ530>543.
     Gale Watch Wednesday afternoon for ANZ530>532-535-538.

&&

SYNOPSIS...DHOF
NEAR TERM...DHOF/ADM
SHORT TERM...DHOF
LONG TERM...ADS
AVIATION...ADS/DHOF/ADM
MARINE...ADS/DHOF/ADM
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 28, 10:18 AM EST, 3 hours 37 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1018 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-291530-
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-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
1018 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

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...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

A Gale Watch is in effect Wednesday afternoon for the tidal
Potomac River north of Indian Head MD, and for the Chesapeake Bay
north of North Beach MD including the tidal Patapsco River and
Baltimore Inner Harbor.

There is a threat of wind gusts reaching 45 to 50 mph Wednesday
afternoon, mainly near and north of Highway 50. Windy conditions
could result in downed branches and trees, isolated power outages,
damage to outdoor items, and hazardous driving conditions for
high-profile vehicles.

.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-
526-WVZ050>053-055-291530-
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-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
1018 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Wind Advisory is in effect until noon for many areas along and
west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

There is an increased risk for the spread of wildfires for
portions of the central Virginia Piedmont south of I-66/US-50
through this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

There is a threat of wind gusts reaching 45 to 55 mph Wednesday
along and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and north of Highway
50. Windy conditions could result in downed branches and trees,
isolated power outages, damage to outdoor items, and hazardous
driving conditions for high-profile vehicles.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-291530-
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
1018 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Wind Advisories are in effect until noon.

There is a threat of wind gusts reaching 45 to 50 mph along and
west of the Allegheny Front late tonight. Windy conditions could
result in downed branches and trees, isolated power outages,
damage to outdoor items, and hazardous driving conditions for
high-profile vehicles.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

There is a threat of wind gusts reaching 50 to 60 mph Wednesday.
Very windy conditions could result in downed branches and trees,
isolated power outages, damage to outdoor items, and hazardous
driving conditions for high-profile vehicles.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jan 28, 8:17 AM EST, 5 hours 38 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
817 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0452 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg Petersburg              39.00N  79.13W
01/28/2025                   Grant              WV   Emergency Mngr

            Numerous trees down on Jordan Run Road near Rocky
            Ridge.

&&

Event Number LWX2502555

AVS
Local storm report, Jan 28, 8:22 AM EST, 5 hours 33 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
822 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0818 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 NW Maysville          39.14N  79.19W
01/28/2025                   Grant              WV   Emergency Mngr

            Numerous trees down near the intersection of Endless
            Mountain Road and Buckbee Hollow Road.

&&

Event Number LWX2502556

AVS
Local storm report, Jan 28, 8:39 AM EST, 5 hours 16 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
839 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NE Kline Gap          39.09N  79.18W
01/28/2025                   Grant              WV   Emergency Mngr

            Multiple trees down near the intersection of Roby Road
            and Twin Oaks Drive

&&

Event Number LWX2502557

AVS
Local storm report, Jan 28, 8:44 AM EST, 5 hours 11 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
844 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0815 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 5 WSW Cabins            38.97N  79.28W
01/28/2025                   Grant              WV   Emergency Mngr

            Tree onto the roadway near the intersection of Rt. 28
            and Jordan Run Road

&&

Event Number LWX2502558

AVS
Special weather statement, Jan 28, 10:14 AM EST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1014 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

VAZ036>039-050-051-055>057-502-282200-
Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Orange-Culpeper-Stafford-
Spotsylvania-King George-Southern Fauquier-
Including the cities of Lovingston, Charlottesville,
Stanardsville, Madison, Orange, Gordonsville, Culpeper, Falmouth,
Fredericksburg, Dahlgren, and Turnbull
1014 AM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA
TODAY...

Relative humidities will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this
afternoon. Sustained west to northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph,
with gusts to 20 to 30 mph are expected. Due to dry conditions
from the lack of recent precipitation, there is an increased risk
for the spread of wildfires. Fuel moistures of 10 to 15 percent
can be expected.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether
you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme
caution. For Virginia, burning information can be found at
dof.virginia.gov.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 28, 1:55 PM ESTWind AdvisoryLWXAllegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick and 6 more28 hr
Jan 28, 2:03 PM ESTGale WarningLWX29 hr
Jan 28, 2:03 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryLWX22 hr

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.