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Grant County Emergency Management & 911
Thursday March 2nd, 2023 :: 01:41 p.m. EST

Alert

Ice Storm Warning until 11:00PM Friday

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulation from freezing rain around two to four tenths of an inch, mainly on the eastern slopes. Total snow and sleet accumulation accumulations of up to one inch. East to southeast wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Western Grant County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM EST Friday. A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will overspread the area between between 6 AM and 9 AM Friday morning. Precipitation will change to freezing rain Friday afternoon before changing to rain Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice and strong winds. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN GRANT

Instructions:

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. 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:
Extreme - Extraordinary 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:
Ice Storm Warning

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