Wind Advisory until 06:00AM Friday
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Washington County. In Virginia, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Frederick Counties. In West Virginia, Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley, and Hardy Counties. The highest winds are most likely along and east of taller ridgetops, mainly west of Interstate 81.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 6 AM EST Friday. The strongest winds are most likely in two rounds: one around midday into early Thursday afternoon, and another one Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. A few power outages may result.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON ... AUGUSTA ... ROCKINGHAM ... SHENANDOAH ... FREDERICK ... HAMPSHIRE ... MORGAN ... BERKELEY ... HARDY
Instructions:
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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