High Wind Warning Issued for Parts of Virginia and West Virginia with Gusts up to 60 MPH
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Western Highland, Grant, and Pendleton counties, effective from 11 AM today until 2 AM Saturday.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC. The alert is in effect starting at 11:00 AM EDT today and will remain active until early Saturday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Virginia: Western Highland County
- West Virginia: Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages.
Expected Conditions
West winds are expected to range from 25 to 35 mph, with damaging gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These winds are capable of blowing down trees and power lines.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning begins at 11:00 AM EDT on Friday, March 13, and is scheduled to expire at 2:00 AM EDT on Saturday, March 14.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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