DC Area Braces for High Winds and Storms on Weather Alert Day
TL;DR
The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning for the D.C. region which began early Saturday morning and lasts through midnight. Later Saturday evening, the NWS issued a Tornado Watch for parts of Delaware and Maryland. Already, gusts have reached over 50 mph across the metro area, bringing down trees and power lines in Virginia, Maryland and the District. D.C.-area residents should brace for scattered showers and thunderstorms on Saturday as a warm front moves north.
- High winds warning: Potential for scattered storms and power outages Saturday in DC area WTOP
- Strong wind, storms to affect the area Saturday WCNC
- D.C.-area forecast: Damaging wind gusts, some storms possible today The Washington Post
- Weather Alert Day: Windy conditions, few showers expected NBC4 WCMH-TV
- Wind Advisories still in effect through the overnight tonight WJHL-TV News Channel 11
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