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Grant County Emergency Management & 911
Wednesday November 27th, 2019 :: 03:56 a.m. EST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 10:00AM Thursday

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In West Virginia, Hardy, Western Grant, Eastern Grant and Western Mineral Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.

* 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: HARDY ... WESTERN GRANT ... WESTERN MINERAL ... EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY ... EASTERN GRANT

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
Grant County Emergency Management & 911
155 Technology Ln
Petersburg, WV 26847

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-257-2140

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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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