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Allegany County Government
Saturday January 11th, 2020 :: 03:40 a.m. EST

Advisory

High Wind Watch until 11:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

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

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning. The strongest winds are most likely between 1 AM and 7 AM overnight into early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... WESTERN GRANT ... WESTERN MINERAL ... EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY ... EASTERN GRANT ... EASTERN MINERAL

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

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:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Watch

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