High Wind Warning until 01:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Pendleton, and Mineral Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The long duration of wind will likely aid in numerous instances of tree damage and power outages.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY ... CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... EASTERN HIGHLAND ... EASTERN GRANT ... WESTERN MINERAL ... EASTERN MINERAL ... EASTERN PENDLETON
Instructions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Address/Location
Grant County Emergency Management & 911
155 Technology Ln
Petersburg, WV 26847
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-257-2140
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant 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:
- High Wind Warning