Richwood, WV Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest
Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern,
and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations between
two tenths and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or
by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

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