Full Notification

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 50 mph, becoming west to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph after 3 AM.

* WHERE...Portions of north-central and northeast Maryland including the Baltimore Metropolitan area, and the eastern West Virginia Panhandle.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON ... FREDERICK ... CARROLL ... NORTHERN BALTIMORE ... CECIL ... SOUTHERN BALTIMORE ... ANNE ARUNDEL ... NORTHWEST HOWARD ... CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST HOWARD ... NORTHWEST HARFORD ... SOUTHEAST HARFORD ... MORGAN ... BERKELEY ... JEFFERSON

Instructions:

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.