Winter Storm Warning until 08:00AM Friday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero.
* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 8 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 AM to 1 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS ... SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Address/Location
Webster County WV Emergency Services
210 Back Fork St
Webster Springs, WV 26288
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-847-7171
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP 911WEBSTER followed by your message, to 888777
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