The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Fairfax County and surrounding areas this afternoon (Thursday).
The Wind Advisory warns of winds between 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and is in effect until 8 p.m., while the Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m.
“Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects,” the advisory reads. “Isolated tree damage and a few power outages may result.”
[3/31 at 1:56 PM] A Wind Advisory is in effect until 8 PM this evening.
💨15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected
🗑️Secure outside objects/furniture/trash cans/recycling bins
🔌Keep electronic devices charged in case of any power outages #VaWx #WindSafety pic.twitter.com/vB1QFOp1qj— Ready Fairfax (@ReadyFairfax) March 31, 2022
The warning advises to use extra caution when driving and to secure outdoor objects.
Read the full wind advisory below.
Event: Wind Advisory
Alert: …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…* WHAT…South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.* WHERE…District of Columbia, and portions of central, northern
and southern Maryland, central and northern Virginia and
panhandle West Virginia.* WHEN…Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Isolated tree damage and a few power outages may result. Instructions: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the entire forecast area until 10 PM tonight. Stay weather aware, and be ready to act if a warning is issued for your area. #VAwx #WVwx #MDwx pic.twitter.com/WDupHXLZdO
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 31, 2022
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