Special Weather Statement Maryland, West Virginia | Effective 03/31/2026 02:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 31, 2026 - 2:50am
Expires: 
March 31, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...West to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with occasional gusts of 40 to 50 mph near and above 3000 feet. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Mineral Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may 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: 
Extreme Western Allegany; Eastern Garrett; Western Grant; Western Mineral
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC