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Jefferson County HSEM
Monday February 25th, 2019 :: 01:57 a.m. EST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 04:00PM Monday

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through mid afternoon.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. The strongest winds are expected this morning

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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

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 or more can lead to property damage. 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:
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:
High Wind Warning

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