TRAFFIC ALERT: Wind Restrictions, Warning in Place

Drivers whose routes involve bridges, beware.

The Maryland Transportation Authority has issued wind restrictions for the Tydings, Bay and Key bridges.

A wind restriction means gusts are between 40 and 49 mph, and house trailers, empty box trailers and any other vehicle that law enforcement officials think may not safely cross the bridge will be denied access, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

The authority also issued a wind warning for the Hatem Bridge. A wind warning means gusts are 30 to 39 mph, and drivers of motorcycles, box trailers, house trailers, vehicles subject to high winds or vehicles with cargo on roof racks should be cautious while traveling across the bridge.

See the latest alerts from the Maryland Transportation Authority here.

High Wind Warning, Wind Chill Advisory in Effect

Much of the state is under a high wind warning until 2 p.m. Sunday, with the potential for wind gusts from 30 to 40 mph and up to 60 mph that may cause downed power lines and trees, according to the National Weather Service. Officials advised that snow may blow across the area, limiting visibility.

A wind chill advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday, calling for temperatures from single digits to the teens with wind chills that feel like 5 to 25 degrees below.

Pictured, the Tydings Bridge at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, from CHART traffic camera.