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Advisory: High Wind Watch until 01:00AM Sunday

December 10th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

Allegany County Emergency Services has issued a high wind watch for the region.

 

WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE…In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN…From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS…Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GARRETT … EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY … WESTERN HIGHLAND … WESTERN GRANT … WESTERN MINERAL … WESTERN PENDLETON