Even if December seems to be warming up, be prepared to bundle up against some bitter winds this weekend.

Wind gusts may be so strong — up to 50 miles per hour — that there’s a wind advisory in effect for the Baltimore and D.C. area, noon-7 p.m. Friday.

The National Weather Service warned that objects will get blown around, so make sure holiday decorations are secured.

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Kyle Pallozzi, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said rain is expected Thursday night into Friday morning, which should dry out before the wind moves in. Friday’s winds will come with a temperature as high as 52 degrees, which will be sliced in half by nighttime.

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The weekend’s temperatures will hover in the 40s, up to nearly 50 degrees, then cool to the high 30s by Monday. Pallozzi said that while it’s been frigid lately, this weekend is a return to pretty average temperatures.

Though the temperature is expected to climb a little again on Tuesday, there’s also the chance of a downfall — right now, that could be rain or snow, but “more likely than not it’ll be rain,” Pallozzi said.

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“The temperatures are going up and down a lot more,” Pallozzi said, “whereas the first half of December, it was just pretty persistent cold.”

Preparing ahead of strong winds

Officials across the Baltimore region said they’re monitoring the forecast and warned of possible transit disruptions or power outages caused by downed trees.

Baltimore Gas and Electric said Thursday that it’s prepared to respond to any outages caused by the stormy weather. The company also encouraged customers to prepare ahead of time and report outages if they occur.

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Some tips include:

  • Charging phones and devices ahead of a storm
  • Having a flashlight with fresh batteries nearby
  • Having plans in place if electricity is needed for medical equipment during an extended power outage

BGE customers can report outages online or via the utility’s mobile app. They can also send a text to 69243 or call 877-778-2222.