Winter Storm Warning until 01:00AM Saturday
...HEAVY WET SNOW THREAT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, primarily above 3000 feet in elevation. The greatest amounts are expected on higher northwest facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH ... NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP PCEMA 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:
- Winter Storm Warning