Strong winds in the forecast; some power outages possible - WTOP Morning Headlines - Sunday, February 24, 2019

Sunday might be warm, but strong winds and a risk for isolated power outages are gearing up to make the start of the week a less than ideal respite from winter weather. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for much for of the WTOP listening area, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour possible through Monday morning. Here's what you need to know. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - February 24, 2019 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Strong winds in the forecast; some power outages possible]( Sunday might be warm, but strong winds and a risk for isolated power outages are gearing up to make the start of the week a less than ideal respite from winter weather. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for much for of the WTOP listening area, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour possible through Monday morning. Here's what you need to know. 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