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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1234 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

MDZ501-502-509-510-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-301345-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251230T2100Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-Western
Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western
Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western
Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
1234 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and
  eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. The strongest winds are
  expected through this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1234 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

VAZ507-508-301345-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251230T2100Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
1234 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. The
  strongest winds are expected through this morning.

* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue
  Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
324 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

WVZ523-526-301800-
/O.CON.KRLX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251230T1800Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Harman and Snowshoe
324 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
  Wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero early Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow could abruptly reduce visibility
  at times today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose objects, be prepared for power outages, and use caution
driving, especially in a high profile vehicle in a cross wind.

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

&&

$$

FMK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
242 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

PAZ017-018-024-025-033-034-302100-
/O.CON.KCTP.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-251230T2100Z/
Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford-
Including the cities of Philipsburg, Clearfield, Bedford, DuBois,
Johnstown, Somerset, and Altoona
242 AM EST Tue Dec 30 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Peak wind
  gusts should begin to decrease later this morning into the
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and
  Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will also be accompanied by lake
  effect snow showers, which will reduce visibility and make roads
  slick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure or shelter outdoor objects and holiday
decorations prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1130 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

WVZ514-301500-
/O.CON.KPBZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1800Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Canaan Valley, Davis, and Thomas
1130 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

Hefferan

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
915 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

NCZ002-VAZ011-016>020-022>024-301015-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-251230T1700Z/
Alleghany NC-Giles-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-
Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Including the cities of Pearisburg, New Castle, Sparta, Salem,
Hot Springs, Lexington, Covington, Roanoke, Fincastle, Galax,
Clifton Forge, Buena Vista, and Floyd
915 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC County. In Virginia,
  Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Alleghany VA, Bath, Botetourt,
  Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain away from windows during the stronger winds. Watch for
falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

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