VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Strong northeast winds are sweeping across coastal Virginia and Maryland tonight, bringing gusts up to 50 mph and scattered power outages along the Atlantic shoreline and the Chesapeake Bay. Residents from Norfolk to Ocean City are urged to secure outdoor items and use caution when driving high-profile vehicles.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday for Hampton Roads, and until 4 a.m. Monday for the Virginia Eastern Shore and Maryland beaches. The strongest winds are expected along exposed coastal areas, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chincoteague, and Ocean City, where gusts could briefly exceed 45 mph.
Tree limbs and unsecured debris may be blown down, with isolated power outages possible through early Monday. Dominion Energy and A&N Electric Cooperative crews are on alert for minor restoration needs overnight…