- Friday September 27th, 2024 :: 02:49 a.m. EDT
High Wind Warning until 08:00PM Friday
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Northwest Raleigh, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, and Wyoming Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this 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: WYOMING ... NORTHWEST RALEIGH ... SOUTHEAST RALEIGH ... SOUTHEAST FAYETTE ... SOUTHEAST NICHOLAS ... SOUTHEAST WEBSTER ... NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS ... SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH
Instructions:
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Address/Location
Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911
30 Randolph Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-636-0483
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP RANDOLPH followed by your message, to 888777
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