- Wednesday January 28th, 2026 :: 12:44 a.m. EST
Extreme Cold Warning until 11:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below.
* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS ... SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH
Instructions:
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook 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:
- Extreme Cold Warning