A warm afternoon will give way to strong winds and colder temperatures tonight.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Arlington, D.C. and surrounding areas, cautioning against gusts up to 50 mph. Tree damage and power outages are possible.
More from NWS:
334 PM EST Mon Dec 6 2021
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…
* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE…The District of Columbia, much of northern and central Maryland including Baltimore, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN…Until midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. A few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The highest wind gusts are most likely in a 2 to 4 hour window between 7 and 11pm this evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
It will be mild and breezy today ahead of a strong cold front expected to move through the area this afternoon and evening. Temperatures will start falling rapidly in the mountains early this afternoon after frontal passage. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/boMGitZfPJ
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) December 6, 2021
Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions this evening. See map for details. pic.twitter.com/trJFEPK6Ee
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) December 6, 2021
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