Weather

NEW: Wind Advisory issued for New Year’s Day

It’s going to be a breezy start to 2025 in Arlington and the D.C. area.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for much of the region, starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday (Jan 1). That follows a threat of storms tonight.

From NWS:

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
115 PM EST Tue Dec 31 2024

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 50 mph.

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

* WHEN…From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few sporadic power outages may result. Highest gusts will likely occur late Wednesday morning through Wednesday mid-afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

Secure outdoor objects.

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