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Pocahontas County Emergency Management
Thursday March 30th, 2023 :: 03:31 a.m. EDT

Alert

High Wind Watch until 02:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 60 mph possible in the higher elevations.

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

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

* 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: SOUTHEAST NICHOLAS ... SOUTHEAST WEBSTER ... NORTHWEST 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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