Winter Storm Warning until 10:00AM Friday
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected Thursday evening when snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are possible.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN HIGHLAND ... WESTERN GRANT ... WESTERN PENDLETON
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
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:
- Winter Storm Warning