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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 3:11 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RAPID INCREASE IN WIND AND DROP IN TEMPERATURE DURING THE LATE MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON... A cold front will cross the area from west to east during the late morning through early afternoon. With and behind that front, winds will increase significantly and temperatures will drop. Isolated showers are expected along the front with brief rain, graupel and damaging wind gusts all possible. Behind the front, for the rest of the day and evening, winds will gust up to 55 mph and temperatures will drop into the 30s and low 40s. The Blue Ridge will see gusts up to 65 mph with scattered wind damage.
High Wind Warning
Issued: 1:59 PM Dec. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Frederick MD and Washington Counties. In Virginia, Frederick VA County. In West Virginia, Hampshire, Hardy, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected from about 11 AM to 1 PM, and again 3 PM to 9 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&
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