High Wind Warning until 10:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 55 mph expected. For the first Wind Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Saturday. For the first Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles in a cross-wind.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS ... SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH
Instructions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Address/Location
Pocahontas County Emergency Management
1008 Jury St
Marlinton, WV 24954
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-799-4567
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP PCEMA 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:
- High Wind Warning