On Sunday, high winds caused widespread disruptions across the DMV, leading to power outages and traffic closures.
The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for the D.C. metro area, with gusts impacting thousands of customers in D.C., Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties. By 6:30 p.m., Pepco reported over 9,800 outages, and crews worked to restore power safely.
Dominion Energy also faced outages affecting over 110,000 customers in Virginia and North Carolina, with additional resources brought in for restoration.
Several major bridges were impacted, including the Chesapeake Bay and Nice/Middleton Bridges, which had to be closed or restricted due to winds exceeding 55 mph. The Tydings Bridge also had wind warnings.
Traffic updates and power restoration efforts can be monitored via local utilities, with specific contact information for outages provided for Pepco, Dominion Energy, and others.