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Severe weather, gusty winds possible in Baltimore area on Wednesday afternoon

BALTIMORE, MD—The weather in the Baltimore area could get a bit bumpy over the next 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters say a strong cold front will bring heavy rain and high winds to the region later on Wednesday.   Southerly winds are gusting up to 25 mph on Wednesday morning with 40-55 mph gusts expected later in the afternoon and overnight as the front passes. Winds will continue Thursday before diminishing Thursday night.  A Wind Advisory will be in effect for the Baltimore area from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday though 4:00 a.m. on Thursday.

The latest forecast also has the entire region under a risk for severe weather. A line of showers and isolated thunderstorms should race through the area on Wednesday afternoon.

Additional details from the National Weather Service can be found below.

NWS Baltimore Wind Advisory 20240228

NWS Baltimore Severe Weather Outlook 20240228

 

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