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Grant County Emergency Management & 911
Thursday January 6th, 2022 :: 03:30 p.m. EST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 03:00AM Friday

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with isolated totals up to 12 inches. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero along the ridge tops.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected this evening when when snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are possible. Visibility will be reduced to near or less than one-quarter mile during the heaviest snow.

* 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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

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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

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