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Home Return to list High Wind Watch 0003 Issued by the Baltimore / Washington Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-18 00:47:35 048 WWUS71 KLWX 180647 NPWLWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 147 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 MDZ502-509-VAZ025-503-504-507-508-WVZ502-504-506-181500- /O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0024.251219T1100Z-251220T0000Z/ Central and Eastern Allegany-Western Garrett-Augusta-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Eastern Grant-Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton- 147 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Western Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ MDZ003>006-008-011-505>508-VAZ028-WVZ050>053-055-181500- /O.NEW.KLWX.WI.Y.0024.251219T1700Z-251220T0000Z/ Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-Frederick VA-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley- Jefferson-Hardy- 147 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MDZ501-510-WVZ501-503-505-181500- /O.NEW.KLWX.HW.A.0003.251219T1100Z-251220T0300Z/ Extreme Western Allegany-Eastern Garrett-Western Grant-Western Mineral-Western Pendleton- 147 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ CJL Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-18 06:16:08 882 WWUS71 KLWX 181215 NPWLWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 715 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 MDZ502-509-VAZ025-503-504-507-508-WVZ502-504-506-182015- /O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0024.251219T1100Z-251220T0000Z/ Central and Eastern Allegany-Western Garrett-Augusta-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Eastern Grant-Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton- 715 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Western Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MDZ003>006-008-011-505>508-VAZ028-WVZ050>053-055-182015- /O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0024.251219T1700Z-251220T0000Z/ Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-Frederick VA-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley- Jefferson-Hardy- 715 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ MDZ501-510-WVZ501-503-505-182015- /O.CON.KLWX.HW.A.0003.251219T1100Z-251220T0300Z/ Extreme Western Allegany-Eastern Garrett-Western Grant-Western Mineral-Western Pendleton- 715 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ DHOF Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-18 10:53:16 011 WWUS71 KLWX 181653 NPWLWX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1153 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 MDZ502-509-VAZ503-504-507-508-WVZ502-504-506-190100- /O.UPG.KLWX.WI.Y.0024.251219T1100Z-251220T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.HW.W.0004.251219T1100Z-251220T0000Z/ Central and Eastern Allegany-Western Garrett-Western Highland- Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Eastern Grant-Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton- 1153 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Eastern Highland and Western Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected above 3000 feet around or just before daybreak Friday. A second and more widespread surge will follow from about midday through late afternoon, with a third surge of wind possible Friday evening. 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. && $$ MDZ501-510-WVZ501-503-505-190100- /O.UPG.KLWX.HW.A.0003.251219T1100Z-251220T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.HW.W.0004.251219T1100Z-251220T0300Z/ Extreme Western Allegany-Eastern Garrett-Western Grant-Western Mineral-Western Pendleton- 1153 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected above 3000 feet around or just before daybreak Friday. A second and more widespread surge will follow from about midday through late afternoon, with a third surge of wind expected Friday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ DCZ001-MDZ013-014-503-504-VAZ026-027-029>031-036>040-053-054-501-505- 506-526-190100- /O.EXA.KLWX.WI.Y.0024.251219T1700Z-251220T0000Z/ District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-Rockingham-Shenandoah- Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock- Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier- Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest Prince William- 1153 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central Maryland, and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may persist for several more hours Friday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ VAZ025-190100- /O.EXT.KLWX.WI.Y.0024.251219T1700Z-251220T0000Z/ Augusta- 1153 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Augusta County. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ MDZ003>006-008-011-505>508-VAZ028-WVZ050>053-055-190100- /O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0024.251219T1700Z-251220T0000Z/ Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-Frederick VA-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley- Jefferson-Hardy- 1153 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north-central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may persist for several more hours Friday evening. A few gusts to near 60 mph are possible, especially along and just east of higher terrain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ DHOF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||