Wind Advisory Issued, Gusts Could Reach 50 MPH

Parts of Maryland are under a wind advisory Thursday, with gusts up to 50 mph anticipated. The strongest winds are expected in the mid to late morning, according to the National Weather Service.

A wind advisory means winds of 45 to 55 mph are anticipated, which can make driving difficult.

Trees, limbs and power lines may blow down, and power outages are possible.

The wind advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, for Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Washington counties.

While temperatures are expected to stay in the mid 30s on Thursday, the wind chill will make it feel like the 20s until about 7 p.m., when it will feel like temps are in the teens, the National Weather Service forecast shows.

Wind warnings have been issued at the Key, Nice and Bay bridges, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

Winds of 30 to 39 mph trigger wind warnings, transportation officials say. Drivers of the following vehicles should use extra caution while crossing bridges 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.

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