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Jefferson County HSEM
Sunday February 24th, 2019 :: 03:21 a.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 01:00PM Monday

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM to 1 PM EST Monday.

* TIMING...This afternoon and early this evening, and again Monday morning through midday. The strongest winds are expected late tonight through midday Monday.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph this afternoon and evening, decreasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 40 mph tonight, then increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 55 mph Monday morning through midday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. The persistent winds combined with saturated ground enhances the risk for downed trees.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FREDERICK ... WESTERN LOUDOUN ... JEFFERSON ... CLARKE

Instructions:

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 to 55 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Address/Location
Jefferson County HSEM
28 Industrial Blvd
Kearneysville, WV 25430

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-728-3290

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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:
Wind Advisory

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