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Allegany County Government
Tuesday November 30th, 2021 :: 02:45 p.m. EST

Advisory

High Wind Watch until 06:00AM Friday

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Along and east of ridgelines between the Allegheny Front and Interstate 81.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are most likely Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON ... EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY ... CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... AUGUSTA ... ROCKINGHAM ... SHENANDOAH ... FREDERICK ... WESTERN HIGHLAND ... EASTERN HIGHLAND ... HAMPSHIRE ... MORGAN ... BERKELEY ... HARDY ... WESTERN GRANT ... EASTERN GRANT ... WESTERN MINERAL ... EASTERN MINERAL ... WESTERN PENDLETON ... EASTERN PENDLETON

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

Address/Location
Allegany County Government
701 Kelly Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 301-777-2526

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Watch

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