“High Wind Warning until 08:00PM Friday” from Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911 : Nixle

Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911

Friday September 27th, 2024 :: 02:49 a.m. EDT

Alert

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

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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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