The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Alexandria and nearby areas, set to run from 8 a.m. to midnight on Thursday.
Expect northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 55 mph.
The weather service warns that strong winds may toss around unsecured objects, potentially bringing down tree limbs and causing some power outages.
This advisory covers parts of Washington D.C., central and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia, including Alexandria and its surrounding regions.
Driving could be tricky in these conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles. The weather service advises extra caution on the roads.
Residents should secure outdoor items like furniture and decorations that could become airborne in high winds.
Power companies are gearing up for possible outages due to falling branches or wind damage to power lines.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 244 AM EST Thu Mar 6 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
