Wicked weather starts the week: Wind gusts may reach 50 mph - WTOP Morning Headlines - Monday, October 30, 2017

Watch out: Roads are slick and covered with leaves and branches. A wind advisory is in effect for the region until 10 a.m., with wind gusts nearing 45 mph during the Monday morning commute. Here's how your morning may be impacted. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - October 30, 2017 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Wicked weather starts the week: Wind gusts may reach 50 mph]( Watch out: Roads are slick and covered with leaves and branches. A wind advisory is in effect for the region until 10 a.m., with wind gusts nearing 45 mph during the Monday morning commute. Here's how your morning may be impacted. 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