[11th_VA]

WOW - Check this out: OUTLOOK VALID 18/1800Z 36.5N 76.0W (That's NC/VA Capes) MAX WIND 105 KT...GUSTS 130 KT.

But here's the real suprise:

OUTLOOK VALID 19/1800Z 43.5N 78.0W...INLAND (That's Scranton, PA) MAX WIND 35 KT...GUSTS 45 KT.

So in the DC area look for winds probably more than 35 KT sustained - how much more is the question.

[djf]

Isn't 130 KT like 140+MPH? Ain't exactly a "gust" in my book!