Howling winds to hit Mid-Atlantic, Northeast behind vigorous cold front Friday Matthew Cappucci A look at strong wind gusts modeled to affect the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Northeast on Friday afternoon. (Pivotal Weather) Roaring winds will follow the passage of a cold front in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Friday, after the chance of isolated severe thunderstorms late Thursday. Gusts could approach 50 mph in spots at a time of year when trees are fully leafed, boosting the risk of power outages and stirring up loose outdoor objects. The National Weather Service issued high wind watches for Northern Virginia, the District, much of Maryland and the northern half of the Delmarva Peninsula through eastern Pennsylvania and most of New Jersey. D.C.-area forecast: Summer-like warmth gets blown away Friday but returns early next week
Northeast storms to be followed by gusty to strong winds on Friday
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Severe thunderstorms, flooding walloping Plains, Midwest
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