West Virginia Emergency Management Division
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Official information from the West Virginia Emergency Management Division. This site is not monitored 24/7. #WVwx #WVEMgt #EMGTwitter
Charleston, WV
Joined March 2009
Heavy rain—like we have today—is causing ponding on roads. 🚘 Slow down, turn on your headlights, and never try to drive through flooded areas. 😳 Just a few inches of water can make you lose control. ↩️ Turn around, don’t drown! #WVwx #FloodSafety
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Do you know the difference between a Flood Warning and a Flood Watch? A warning means “Take Action Now!” because flooding is imminent or already occurring. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. #FloodSafety #WVwx
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▶️ Monitor local forecasts and your office of the @NWS, have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, and follow instructions from officials. @NWSCharlestonWV #WVwx
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Don’t underestimate the power of water. It only takes 6 inches of fast-moving water to knock over and carry away an adult, and 12 inches to carry away a small car. Turn Around Don’t Drown! #WeatherReady
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During heavy rain and flooding, water levels and the rate at which the water is flowing can quickly change. Get to higher ground. Never drive or walk into water. 💧 It only takes 6 inches of water to knock you off your feet! #WeatherReady #WVwx
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Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles, and it only takes 12 inches of water to sweep a car away. Sometimes, the difference between life and death is one small decision. #WeatherReady #WVwx
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RT @wvgovernor: Due to developing weather patterns suggesting a significant winter storm event followed by dangerous wind chills and other…
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☔ Freezing rain in the mountains could lead to significant icing before changing to rain later. @NWSCharlestonWV #WVwx
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If it’s icy outside, STAY INSIDE, don’t slip & slide! See more tips on how to weather the storm at #WeatherReady #WVwx
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Is your home ready for an ice storm? Ice storms can cause power outages that can last several days and pose a threat to tree branches and anything underneath. Stay #WeatherReady and learn more about ice storm safety: #WVwx
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Great tip, especially with heavy rain and ice possible! Share the info, and share the love 💛
February is the month of love. The West Virginia Department of Transportation wants you to love keeping your hands on the steering wheel this winter. It's our next tip on #WinterWeatherWednesdays!
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Showers and isolated storms move in today with freezing rain possible & ice in the NE mountains. ⚠ Flooding concerns tomorrow. ☔ More heavy rain and mixed precipitation Sat-Sun. 🌨 A wintry mix returns by midweek. @NWSCharlestonWV #WVwx
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⚠️ Ice Storm Warning & Winter Weather Advisory for NE mountains & Eastern Panhandle. ❄️ 0.10”-0.40” ice, gusty winds Wed AM–overnight. 💧 1-2” rain Wed–Fri AM, marginal flood risk Wed & Thu. 📻 Monitor forecasts & be ready! #WVwx
@NWSCharlestonWV
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