The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a High Wind Warning for Montgomery County beginning at 3 p.m. Tuesday through 1 a.m. Wednesday morning. Expect sustained winds of 25 – 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. Winds this strong may cause down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected.
NWS warns residents to avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Pepco is telling customers to report power outages at pepco.com/outages
Damaging winds are expected later this afternoon & evening as a potent storm system crosses the region. Highest wind gusts in excess of 40-55 mph will occur between 5-10pm this evening. Locally higher gusts are possible over the ridges/waters. More wind Wed.. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/Wp5SiHwBS4
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) January 9, 2024
Correction: High Wind Warning issued for Central & Southeast Montgomery County from 3 pm Tues, 1/9 to 1 am Wed, 1/10. Expect scattered power outages. Do not approach downed utility lines. More details: https://t.co/Fbanj5rJoY #MdWx pic.twitter.com/bSlUWXe9s3
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) January 9, 2024
