STERLING VA: (Rocktown Now) – A powerful wind event is expected to impact the Shenandoah Valley and a broad stretch of the Mid‑Atlantic beginning Monday morning, as the National Weather Service issues a wind advisory for multiple counties across Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. The advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m. Monday until 1 a.m. Tuesday.

Forecasters say residents should prepare for west winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 55 mph. The advisory covers communities throughout the Shenandoah Valley—including Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Page, Warren, and Frederick counties—as well as portions of north‑central Maryland and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.

The strong winds may knock down tree limbs, scatter unsecured outdoor items, and cause isolated power outages. Drivers, especially those operating high‑profile vehicles, are urged to use caution as gusts could make travel difficult.

Officials recommend securing loose objects, staying alert for falling debris, and preparing for brief service interruptions as the system moves through the region.