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Allegany County Government
Saturday February 11th, 2017 :: 09:02 p.m. EST

Advisory

High Wind Watch until 01:00PM Monday

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a High Wind Watch...which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop Sunday afternoon and last through early Monday afternoon. The strongest winds are expected Sunday evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with potential for gusts up to 60 mph. The strongest winds are expected in the higher elevations.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may down trees, powerlines, and cause minor structural damage. Scattered power outages are expected. Driving high profile vehicles in these conditions will be difficult.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY

Instructions:

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph...or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Address/Location
Allegany County Government
701 Kelly Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 301-777-2526

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Watch

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