This story, originally published at 6:44 p.m. on Feb. 27, 2024, was updated at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 28, 2024 to add that the advisory will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday, and there will be a wind gusts up to 55 mph.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a wind advisory for Montgomery County on Wednesday, warning that gusts up to 55 mph are expected.
The advisory for the northwest, central and southeast parts of the county runs from 3 p.m. Wednesday to 4 a.m. Thursday, projecting 20 mph to 30 mph winds with gusts up to 55 mph.
The strong winds will be accompanied by a cold front, heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms, according to NWS.
NWS advised that “gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects” and “tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
According to the NWS website, winds of 40 mph to 50 mph present “a high threat to life and property.”
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer posted on social media that sustained winds of 40 mph or gusts of 60 mph can cause property damage.
He also said that when driving, people need to exercise extra precaution because high-profile and light-weight vehicles could be pushed off the road or flipped, objects may be blown in their path and dust or dirt flying in the wind can reduce visibility.