Special Weather Statement District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia | Effective 03/23/2026 13:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 23 at 4:24PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 23, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires: 
March 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with occasional gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...The Washington DC to Fredericksburg including central MD and northern VA. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description: 
District of Columbia; Prince Georges; Charles; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; King George; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC