Georgetown Weather Warning: Wind Problem For Key Bridge Wednesday

GEORGETOWN, DC — A wind warning is in effect for the Key Bridge Wednesday afternoon, Maryland Transportation Authority announced.

Wind warnings are issued when there are sustained wind speeds of 30-39 mph for a continuous period of 10 minutes or more; or wind gusts persistently exceed 30 mph over a period of 15 mins.

All drivers should proceed with caution while traveling across the bridge, especially: operators of house trailers, box trailers, motorcycles, vehicles with roof-mount racks containing cargo or any other vehicle that may be subject to high winds.

Along with Key Bridge, there are also wind warnings at Hatem and Bay Bridges.

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