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Grant County Emergency Management & 911
Tuesday January 28th, 2025 :: 04:57 p.m. EST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 06:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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: CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... EASTERN HIGHLAND ... EASTERN GRANT ... EASTERN MINERAL ... EASTERN PENDLETON

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.

Address/Location
Grant County Emergency Management & 911
155 Technology Ln
Petersburg, WV 26847

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-257-2140

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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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