A Wind Advisory has been issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area.
The advisory will be in effect tomorrow (Friday) afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts of up to 55 mph are expected.
The windy weather will follow a soaking rain tonight and Friday morning.
More, below, from NWS.
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.
A strong cold front will move through the area late tonight into early tomorrow morning. Gusty westerly winds are expected behind the front during the day tomorrow, with High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories in effect for much of the area. pic.twitter.com/UIcsdTNsJh
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) December 18, 2025
