HIGH WIND WARNING
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1153 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
Central and Eastern Allegany-Western Garrett-Western Highland-
Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia (including Wintergreen & Montebello)
Blue Ridge-Eastern Grant-Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
1153 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE…In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany and Western
Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Eastern Highland and Western
Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern
Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN…From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The strongest winds are expected above 3000
feet around or just before daybreak Friday. A second and more
widespread surge will follow from about midday through late
afternoon, with a third surge of wind possible Friday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
WIND ADVISORY
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1153 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Northwest
Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-Rockingham-Shenandoah-
Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-
Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier-
Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest Prince William-
1153 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE…Washington DC, and portions of central Maryland, and
central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia.
* WHEN…From noon to 7 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Gusty winds may persist for several more
hours Friday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1153 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
VAZ025-190100-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WI.Y.0024.251219T1700Z-251220T0000Z/
Augusta-
1153 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE…Augusta County.
* WHEN…From noon to 7 PM EST Friday.
* 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.
Secure outdoor objects.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1243 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
VAZ007-009>014-018>020-023-024-WVZ042>044-507-508-190245-
/O.EXT.KRNK.WI.Y.0018.251219T1200Z-251220T0300Z/
Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Craig-
Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Marion, Wytheville, Alderson, Quinwood,
White Sulphur Springs, Hot Springs, New Castle, Radford,
Lexington, Pulaski, Tazewell, Covington, Lewisburg, Flat Top,
Hinton, Pearisburg, Hix, Buena Vista, Rainelle, Bluefield, Bland,
Fincastle, Blacksburg, Union, Duo, and Clifton Forge
1243 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.
* WHERE…Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and
southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN…From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.
* 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.
Secure outdoor objects.
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BMG
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1243 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
NCZ003-019-VAZ032>035-190245-
/O.EXB.KRNK.WI.Y.0018.251219T1200Z-251220T0300Z/
Surry-Wilkes-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Including the cities of Stuart, Wilkesboro, Rocky Mount, Bedford,
Amherst, and Dobson
1243 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph possible.
* WHERE…In North Carolina, Surry and Wilkes Counties. In Virginia,
Amherst, Bedford, Patrick, and Franklin Counties.
* WHEN…From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.
* 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.
