District of Columbia wind advisories
There are no wind advisories in District of Columbia right now. The last one was issued on March 17, 2026.
Gusty winds will make driving difficult and may blow around loose objects and down tree limbs.
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Active wind advisories in District of Columbia
None right now. Other active alerts in District of Columbia: none.
Wind Advisories in District of Columbia by year
District of Columbia averaged 8.7 wind advisories per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 3 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on March 17, 2026.
Counties with the most wind advisories
| County | 2016–2025 |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 87 |
What a wind advisory means
Wind advisories are for winds below high wind warning criteria but strong enough to cause problems, commonly sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph or gusts of 46 to 57 mph.
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What to do
- Use extra caution driving, especially in high-profile vehicles.
- Secure outdoor objects.