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Upshur County DHSEM
Thursday January 11th, 2024 :: 01:22 p.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 08:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM EST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM Friday to 8 AM EST Sunday.

* 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: UPSHUR ... BARBOUR ... SOUTHEAST RALEIGH ... NORTHWEST FAYETTE ... SOUTHEAST FAYETTE ... NORTHWEST NICHOLAS ... SOUTHEAST NICHOLAS ... NORTHWEST WEBSTER ... SOUTHEAST WEBSTER ... NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS ... NORTHWEST RANDOLPH ... SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH

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
Upshur County DHSEM
181 Pallottine Dr
Buckhannon, WV 26201

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-472-4983

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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:
Wind Advisory

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