Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued December 4 at 10:49AM EST until December 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 4, 2024 - 7:49am
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are
expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Strong winds
could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Instruction:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Area Description:
Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Randolph
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV