One year ago in March 2024 – A tree fell on top of a fire hydrant while the county was under a wind advisory. Photo via Pete Piringer / Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
The county is under a Wind Advisory Thursday morning until midnight along with other areas in the region.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), winds 20-30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected.
“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” according to an NWS alert.
County Emergency Management and Homeland Security advises residents to secure loose objects that are outside.
A Wind Advisory has been issued for most of the region from 8am till midnight with wind gusts up to 55 mph expected. Winds could blow around unsecured objects and cause isolated power outages due to falling tree branches. Stay tuned to https://t.co/5RyZgpeTAT for further info. pic.twitter.com/TwbHHf8seX
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 6, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Montgomery County from 3/6/2025 8:00 AM to 3/7/2025 12:00 AM. Expect wind gusts greater than 40 mph. Secure loose outdoor objects.
More Info: https://t.co/Cs6fzbEp03— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) March 6, 2025
