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Pocahontas County Emergency Management
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 :: 02:49 a.m. EDT

Alert

Winter Weather Advisory until 10:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Most locations will see snow totals of 4 to 6 inches, but localized amounts of up to 9 inches are possible this morning. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 10 AM EDT this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS ... SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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:
Moderate - Possible 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:
Winter Weather Advisory

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