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Pocahontas County Emergency Management
Thursday December 22nd, 2022 :: 03:07 a.m. EST

Alert

High Wind Watch until 07:00AM Saturday

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS ... SOUTHEAST POCAHONTAS ... NORTHWEST RANDOLPH ... SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH

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
Pocahontas County Emergency Management
1008 Jury St
Marlinton, WV 24954

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-799-4567

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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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