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WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory issued for Arlington

Hold on to your hats, it’s about to get even breezier.

A Wind Advisory was just issued for Arlington and the D.C. area. Gusts up to 50 mph are expected through 7 p.m. today, forecasters say.

More from the National Weather Service:

Wind Advisory issued March 13 at 3:27PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3:27 P.M. TO 7 P.M. EDT FRIDAY.

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

* WHERE…The Washington Metropolitan area, northern and central Maryland, and northern Virginia.

* WHEN…Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

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