50 MPH Wind Gusts Possible In MD

MARYLAND — A wind advisory is in effect for much of Maryland Monday. The National Weather Service issued the advisory from 6 p.m. to midnight for much of Maryland due to the potential for powerful winds that could cause damage.

The Bay and Key bridges are under wind warnings, the Maryland Transportation Authority advised Monday night. Winds of 30 to 39 mph trigger wind warnings, transportation officials say.

Drivers of the following vehicles should use extra caution while crossing the bridge during a wind warning: house trailers, box trailers, motorcycles, vehicles with roof-mount racks containing cargo or any other vehicle that may be subject to high winds. State transportation officials advise keeping both hands on the wheel and slowing down during periods of strong winds.

During the wind advisory period, winds will be 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

People should secure objects outside. Drivers should be careful, especially with high-profile vehicles. Tree limbs may blow down, and a few power outages could result, officials say.

The highest wind gusts are most likely to occur from 7 to 11 p.m.

These areas are under the wind advisory:

• Anne Arundel County
• Baltimore City
• Baltimore County
• Carroll County
• Frederick County
• Harford County
• Howard County
• Montgomery County
• Prince George's County

These cities are included in the wind advisory: Frederick, Eldersburg, Westminster, Reisterstown, Cockeysville, Baltimore, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, Germantown, Damascus, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Lisbon, Columbia, Ellicott City, Jarrettsville and Aberdeen.

A gale warning is in effect for Maryland waters until 1 a.m. Tuesday calling for boaters to stay in port, change course or secure their vessels due to the hazardous conditions.

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