Wind Advisory in Effect as Storms Roll through the Region

Another wind advisory is in effect through 6 p.m. today (Monday).

The National Weather Service warns residents that storms could cause downed. Trees and power lines. Here’s more from forecasters:

* WHAT…South through mid-morning at 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 50 to 55 mph expected. Winds will become southwest lat this morning and afternoon.

* WHERE…Northern and central Virginia, northern and central Maryland, portions of eastern West Virginia, and the city of Washington DC as well as Baltimore.

* WHEN…From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree may be blown down due to the saturated ground, and this may lead to power outages.

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