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Pocahontas County Emergency Management
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 :: 02:50 p.m. EDT

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 10:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with isolated higher amounts up to 9 inches above 3500 feet.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibilities will likely be reduced at times to less than one mile in moderate to heavy snow. West wind between 15 to 25 mph will gust between 30 to 40 mph, causing blowing and drifting snow.

* 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. 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:
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:
Winter Storm Warning

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