High Wind Watch until 02:00AM Sunday
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest and western Virginia and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
* 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: WASHINGTON ... CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... AUGUSTA ... ROCKINGHAM ... SHENANDOAH ... FREDERICK ... PAGE ... WARREN ... CLARKE ... EASTERN HIGHLAND ... NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE ... CENTRAL VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE ... HAMPSHIRE ... MORGAN ... BERKELEY ... JEFFERSON ... HARDY ... EASTERN GRANT ... EASTERN MINERAL ... EASTERN PENDLETON
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
Jefferson County HSEM
28 Industrial Blvd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-728-3290
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