Severe Weather Possible Later this Afternoon Through this Evening

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected late this afternoon and evening. The main hazards are damaging wind gusts and hail, although an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. Additionally, isolated instances of flash flooding remain possible. Please have a way to receive warnings this afternoon and evening. Read More >

West Virginia residents are encouraged to prepare for the winter season as Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD), ReadyWV!, in collaboration with the NOAA/National Weather Service (NWS), announce West Virginia’s Winter Weather Awareness Week, taking place from November 18 to 22, 2024.

Winter weather preparedness involves three steps:

1 - BE INFORMED

Find out how bad winter can get in our region

Understand winter weather terminology

Know the dangers of snow squalls

2 - PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME

Monitor Winter Weather Forecasts

Prepare an emergency kit for your home

Prepare your car for winter emergencies

3 - TAKE ACTION

Stay safe on winter road trips

Stay warm when the power is out

Stay safe during extreme cold

Finally, help us spread the word! We offer winter weather preparedness related materials you can share, including graphics and posts ready-made for social media and safety newsletters. Businesses and organizations who would like to partner with the NWS to help make our region ready, responsive and resilient to hazardous weather can also become Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors by following the link below.