Arlington and much of the D.C. area is under a Wind Advisory this (Sunday) afternoon.
Wind gusts of up to 50 mph are possible, according to the National Weather Service. That’s on top of a storm threat.
“Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are possible this afternoon,” said NWS. “A tornado or two is also possible.”
More on the Wind Advisory, below, from the weather service.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1259 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph.
* WHERE…DC, and portions of central, north central, northern, and western Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN…Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
Gusty winds outside of thunderstorms will approach 50 mph. 60 mph wind gusts and a tornado or two are possible in thunderstorms, especially west of the Blue Ridge. Stay weather aware this afternoon. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/HMvLVdbxbp
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 16, 2025
