Crumpler, West Virginia

... High Wind Warning remains in effect until 4 PM EST this
afternoon...

A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 4 PM EST this
afternoon.

Strong wind gusts are possible this Christmas Day. Ridge tops and
high terrain... that are exposed to the southeast... are the locations
most susceptible. For those areas... sustained winds of 20 to 30
mph... with damaging wind gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range... can be
expected. These stronger wind gusts should diminish by this
evening.

The strength of the winds will be very elevation dependent... with
river valleys and hollows experiencing lower wind speeds.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

This High Wind Warning means that a hazardous high wind event is
expected or occurring. Gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to
property damage. Though the strongest winds will occur at high
elevations... tree damage and power outages may occur anywhere
within the warning area. Also... winds this strong will make
driving difficult on ridges and in mountain passes... especially
for high profile vehicles.

Secure loose objects outside... around your home... including
Holiday decorations. Also... construction sites can be vulnerable
locations.



Ktb

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 24 hours
for the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation is extended
to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn spotters
and media for these reports. This summary is also available on our
home Page at weather.Gov/rlx

*************************24 hour ice*************************

Location 24 hour time/date comments
                          ice of
                     (inches) measurement


West Virginia

... Pocahontas County...
   Deer Creek 0.10 700 am 12/25 at Snowshoe on ground
   frost T 1100 am 12/25 on trees