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Pocahontas County Emergency Management
Wednesday March 4th, 2020 :: 02:22 p.m. EST

Alert

Winter Storm Watch until 01:00AM Saturday

...HEAVY WET SNOW THREAT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches possible, primarily above 3500 feet in elevation. The greatest amounts are expected on northwest facing slopes where even higher amounts may occur. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph at times.

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

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH ... NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Watch

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