(Updated at 1:15 p.m. Monday) BALTIMORE, MD — The National Weather Service has extended a wind advisory — calling for scattered power outages, downed tree limbs and fallen power lines — Monday for much of Maryland. A wind advisory means that 45 to 55 mph winds are possible and can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, according to the weather service.

The wind advisory went into effect at 5 a.m. and was set to expire at 4 p.m. Monday, but the weather service has extended the advisory until 7 p.m. Monday. Residents will continue to deal with east winds at 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph throughout the day.

Rains and strong winds have downed trees and power lines across the state. In Prince George's County, Pepco reported a power outage affecting 1,383 customers along Branch Avenue near Andrews Air Force Base. And more than 1,300 people were experiencing power outages in Harford County as of 12:35 p.m., according to BGE. Outages appeared to be peppered throughout the county. Some were concentrated in the Otter Point and Bel Air South areas, while places like Norrisville and Aldino were also affected.