Another Arctic Blast in the East; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

A powerful Arctic blast will bring dangerously cold, record low temperatures to the upper Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, Gulf Coast and Southeast U.S. this weekend. A rapidly deepening storm will produce widespread heavy snow and wind from the southern Appalachians across the Carolinas and southern Virginia into Sunday. Storm-force winds and coastal flooding will be possible along the East Coast. Read More >

This week is Flood Safety and Severe Weather Awareness Week in West Virginia! Severe weather awareness and preparedness involves 3 steps:

1 - BE INFORMED

How do I get weather alerts?

2 - PLAN AHEAD

How do I develop a Disaster Plan?

What do I include in an Emergency Kit?

3 - TAKE ACTION

What should I do in a flood?

What should I do in a tornado?

How do I stay safe in a thunderstorm?

WV Statewide Tornado Drill
Tuesday March 16 at 11:00 A.M. EDT

As part of the campaign, all West Virginians are encouraged to activate and practice their severe weather emergency plans during the Statewide Tornado Drill.
Click here for more about the WV Tornado Drill