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Pocahontas County Emergency Management
Wednesday February 26th, 2020 :: 02:29 p.m. EST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 07:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southeast Webster, Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Isolated power outages will also be possible due to gusty winds bringing down trees or limbs.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH ... NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS ... SOUTHEAST WEBSTER

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Address/Location
Pocahontas County Emergency Management
1008 Jury St
Marlinton, WV 24954

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-799-4567

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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:
Winter Storm Warning

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