High Wind Warning Issued for Western Maryland and West Virginia Through Early Saturday
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of Western Maryland and West Virginia, with gusts up to 65 mph expected to cause power outages and travel hazards.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Western Maryland and West Virginia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Maryland and West Virginia.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 2:00 AM EDT on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Maryland: Extreme Western Allegany, Western Garrett, and Eastern Garrett Counties.
- West Virginia: Western Mineral County.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
West winds are expected to reach speeds of 25 to 35 mph, with damaging gusts peaking at 65 mph. These conditions are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are expected across the affected zones.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning was issued at 8:15 PM EDT on Friday, March 13, and is effective until 2:00 AM EDT on Saturday, March 14.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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