- Saturday February 23rd, 2019 :: 05:07 p.m. EST
HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO NOON
MONDAY 
HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO NOON MONDAY...
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to noon EST Monday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* Timing...Winds increasing Sunday morning and continuing through Sunday night into early Monday morning, especially at the higher elevations.
* Impacts...Tree limbs will be blown down. Trees in waterlogged soil will topple over, increasing the potential for power outages. Driving high profile vehicles will be very difficult.
* Locations...Along and west of the Blue Ridge.
* Hazards...Strong wind gusts
Instructions:
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph are likely to cause power outages...fallen trees...property damage...and dangerous driving conditions for high profile vehicles. Move unfastened items...such as garbage cans and deck furniture...indoors.
Address/Location
Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management
171 Arbuckle Ln
Maxwelton, WV 24957
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-645-5444
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP GCHSEM followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible 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