Weather

NEW: Wind Advisory issued for Arlington starting Wednesday

Rain streaks on a window overlooking the monuments in D.C. (Flickr pool photo by Brian Allen)

It’s going to be a windy Wednesday night.

The National Weather Service just issued a Wind Advisory for Arlington and other parts of the Washington region. It’s set to take effect at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Gusts of up to 50 mph are expected, raising the possibility of falling tree limbs and power outages.

More, below, from NWS.

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
258 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST THURSDAY…

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

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

* WHEN…From 6 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.