Martinsburg, WV – Gusty showers are moving across parts of the Eastern Panhandle this evening, bringing wind gusts that could reach up to 40 mph tonight, potentially impacting travel along Interstate 81 and nearby roadways.
According to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office, a band of showers is currently tracking through Morgan, Hampshire, Hardy, and Pendleton counties as of 7:52 PM Sunday, moving east across eastern West Virginia toward western Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley.
Forecasters say the showers may produce brief bursts of rain and strong wind gusts, especially in higher elevations and open areas. Wind gusts could approach 40 mph at times, which may lead to minor travel impacts, including blowing debris or sudden crosswinds for drivers.
Motorists traveling along I-81, U.S. Route 50, and other mountain roadways across the Eastern Panhandle could encounter brief reductions in visibility or gusty conditions while the showers move through the area this evening.
The National Weather Service says conditions should gradually improve later tonight as the band of showers weakens and exits the region. Temperatures are expected to remain relatively mild, staying mainly in the 50s to low 60s.
No severe weather warnings have been issued, but residents should remain aware of changing conditions if traveling this evening.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and radar updates as the showers pass through the region.
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