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Grant County Emergency Management & 911
Friday March 31st, 2023 :: 02:30 p.m. EDT

Alert

High Wind Warning until 02:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph during the day Saturday, strongest gusts at higher elevations, becoming northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph Saturday evening and night.

* WHERE...Portions of north-central and western Maryland, central and northwest Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday. The strongest winds are expected Saturday evening.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: GARRETT ... WASHINGTON ... EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY ... CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... AUGUSTA ... ROCKINGHAM ... SHENANDOAH ... FREDERICK ... PAGE ... WARREN ... CLARKE ... WESTERN HIGHLAND ... EASTERN HIGHLAND ... NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE ... CENTRAL VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE ... HAMPSHIRE ... MORGAN ... BERKELEY ... JEFFERSON ... HARDY ... WESTERN GRANT ... EASTERN GRANT ... WESTERN MINERAL ... EASTERN MINERAL ... WESTERN PENDLETON ... EASTERN PENDLETON

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
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:
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

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