Pittsburgh, PA – A prolonged period of strong winds is expected across parts of West Virginia this weekend, with a Wind Advisory issued for Eastern Tucker County from 7 p.m. Saturday through 10 a.m. Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, west winds of 20 to 30 mph are forecast, with gusts reaching up to 55 mph, especially along the higher ridges above 3,500 feet. Communities including Thomas, Davis, and the Canaan Valley area should prepare for blustery and potentially hazardous conditions well into Monday morning.
Forecasters warn that gusty winds may blow around unsecured outdoor items and could bring down small tree limbs. A few isolated power outages are possible, particularly in exposed and elevated areas where the strongest gusts will occur. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should use extra caution when traveling along ridge-top routes or open stretches of road.
According to the NWS, winds will increase shortly after sunset Saturday, peak overnight into Sunday, and then gradually diminish late Monday morning. However, the extended duration of elevated wind speeds may increase strain on weakened trees and infrastructure, heightening the risk of localized disruptions.
Residents are encouraged to secure outdoor furniture, decorations, trash bins, and any loose items that could be blown around. Those living in wooded or high-elevation areas should remain alert for falling tree limbs and brief interruptions to electrical service.
Have you already felt the winds picking up in the Canaan Valley area? Share what you’re seeing on the ground as the advisory goes into effect tonight.
