Wind Advisory until 04:00AM Saturday
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 4 AM EDT Saturday.
* TIMING...The potential for strong wind gusts will increase this afternoon and last through late tonight, especially on the ridges.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The strongest wind gusts are generally expected on the ridges, though some bursts of strong wind could occur in the lower elevations during this afternoon and evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN MINERAL ... CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... WESTERN MINERAL ... WESTERN HIGHLAND ... HARDY ... AUGUSTA ... EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY ... CLARKE ... BERKELEY ... EASTERN HIGHLAND ... NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE ... EASTERN GRANT ... CENTRAL VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE ... PAGE ... FREDERICK ... MORGAN ... WASHINGTON ... HAMPSHIRE ... WESTERN GRANT ... WARREN ... ROCKINGHAM ... WESTERN PENDLETON ... JEFFERSON ... EASTERN PENDLETON ... SHENANDOAH
Instructions:
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 to 55 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Address/Location
Jefferson County HSEM
28 Industrial Blvd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-728-3290
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP JCHSEM followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Wind Advisory