Weather
Wind Warnings In Effect For Hatem, Tydings Bridges
BREAKING: Drivers should be extra cautious on two bridges between Harford and Cecil counties Tuesday morning, officials warn.
![A 40 mph wind gust was reported on the Hatem Bridge Tuesday, Feb. 2.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/57041/20210202/080127/styles/patch_image/public/hatem___02075457091.png)
Wind warnings are in effect at two area bridges Tuesday morning. The Maryland Transportation Authority issued the warnings before 8 a.m. for the Hatem and Tydings bridges.
Winds of 30 to 39 mph trigger wind warnings, transportation officials say.
A 40 mph wind gust was reported on the Hatem Bridge at 7:47 a.m., and a 28 mph gust was reported on the Tydings Bridge at 7:48 a.m., according to state weather station data.
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Drivers of the following vehicles should use extra caution while crossing bridges during a wind warning: house trailers, box trailers, motorcycles, vehicles with roof-mount racks containing cargo or any other vehicle that may be subject to high winds.
State transportation officials advise keeping both hands on the wheel and slowing down during periods of strong winds.
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Harford and Cecil counties are under a winter weather advisory until 9 a.m. due to potentially hazardous driving conditions.
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