High Wind Warning until 10:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West Virginia, Hampshire and Eastern Mineral Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREAS: HAMPSHIRE ... CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... EASTERN MINERAL
Instructions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Address/Location
Allegany County Government
701 Kelly Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 301-777-2526
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