CHARLESTON, W.Va. –
Gov. Jim Justice has directed the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (WVDHSEM) and the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) to continue to monitor the weather throughout the Mountain State and to be prepared for potential widespread flooding and winter weather across the state through Wednesday.
The two entities are continuously monitoring weather and hydrology reports while working hand-in-hand with agencies at the State level for planning and communication purposes. The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) has been in contact with county emergency managers who may be impacted by the current torrential rains and is prepared to respond accordingly for the citizens of West Virginia for the duration of this weather event.
The current system impacting West Virginia is bringing heavy rains and potential ice to various regions of West Virginia through Tuesday. There is a significant chance for icing in the eastern panhandle and mountain highlands that may lead to hazardous travel conditions and power outages.
The entire state is currently under various Winter Weather and Areal Flooding Advisories, Watches, and Warnings. A full list of active alerts can be found at: https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wv.php?x=1
We urge individuals to monitor their weather situation via local television, radio, and news outlets, the National Weather Service and also by following WVDHSEM on social media at facebook.com/WVDHSEM for the most up-to-date information.