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Posted on: March 15, 2017

[ARCHIVED] National Weather Service WIND ADVISORY in Effect Today until 6:00 p.m.

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington hasissued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning
to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* TIMING...After daybreak through this afternoon. Highest gusts  expected late this morning into this afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
  lines. Ice and snow covered limbs, trees and power lines are  more susceptible to damage. Scattered power outages are
expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 to 55 mph are expected.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.

Additional Info...
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