“High Wind Warning until 10:00PM Friday” from Grant County Emergency Management & 911 : Nixle

Thursday December 18th, 2025 :: 11:53 a.m. EST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 10:00PM Friday

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected above 3000 feet around or just before daybreak Friday. A second and more widespread surge will follow from about midday through late afternoon, with a third surge of wind expected Friday evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY ... WESTERN GRANT ... WESTERN MINERAL ... WESTERN 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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