A strong, cold front moving through the area, is creating some windy weather for the D.C. area.
A large branch struck a vehicle on Tuckerman Lane, between Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Road, in Montgomery County, Md. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. Emergency responders said no one was injured.
(Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter)
Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter
A large branch struck a vehicle on Tuckerman Lane, between Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Road, in Montgomery County, Md. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. Emergency responders said no one was injured.
(Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter)
Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter
A large branch struck a vehicle on Tuckerman Lane, between Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Road, in Montgomery County, Md. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. Emergency responders said no one was injured.
(Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter)
Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter
Wind snapped poles in the 10200 block of Frederick Avenue in Kensington, Maryland, causing a power outage on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016.
(Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter)
Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter
Wind snapped poles in the 10200 block of Frederick Avenue in Kensington, Maryland, causing a power outage on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016.
(Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter)
Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter
Emergency responders in Montgomery County, Md. contain a barn fire and a brush fire that broke out on Stringtown Road, near Kings Road, on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016.
(Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter)
Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter
Emergency responders in Montgomery County, Md. contain a barn fire and a brush fire that broke out on Stringtown Road, near Kings Road, on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016.
(Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter)
Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter
Emergency responders in Montgomery County, Md. contain a barn fire and a brush fire that broke out on Stringtown Road, near Kings Road, on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016.
(Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter)
Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter
Emergency responders in Montgomery County, Md. contain a barn fire and a brush fire that broke out on Stringtown Road, near Kings Road, on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016.
(Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter)
Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter
Emergency responders in Montgomery County, Md. contain a barn fire and a brush fire that broke out on Stringtown Road, near Kings Road, on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016.
(Courtesy of MCFRS/Pete Piringer via Twitter)
WASHINGTON — A strong, cold front moving through the area, is creating some windy weather for the D.C. area. NBC 4 meteorologist Steve Prinzivalli said the storm could kick up winds gusts of at least 40 miles per hour.
“We could even see some gusts of 50 to 55 miles an hour and that can down trees and power lines, and really cause some problem,” Prinzivalli said.
On Saturday, there were scattered power outages reported throughout the region.
In Frederick County, Potomac Edison reported that some 2,000 customers lost power. The outages are due to strong winds, which have knocked trees into power lines in some ares of the county. Crews are repairing the outages but there is no clear timetable for when the power will be restored.
And in Montgomery County, some 700 people lost power.
Charging smartphones and keeping a few extra batteries around for flash lights are good ideas. Homeowners should know how to report an outage to their power company:
Pepco: 877-737-2662
Dominion: 866-366-4357
BGE: 877-778-2222
Potomac Edison: 888-544-4877
NOVEC: 888-335-0500
SMECO: 877-747-6326
Rappahannock: 800-552-3904
Sunday is a popular day for drivers to make their Thanksgiving week trips out of town, and Prinzivalli said the increased volume and not-so-great weather will mean drivers need to pack some patience, too.
Prinzivalli said the winds will also make driving a challenge at times, especially for individuals driving in high profile vehicles. Some drivers have also reported reduced visibility at times due to fallen leaves being whipped by the wind.
WTOP’s Daniel Weintraub, Lisa Weiner and Abigail Constantino contributed to this report.
