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Berkeley County 911 center received numerous reports of downed trees and power lines across the county due to strong gradient wind gusts.
Trained spotters reported significant ice accretion resulting in numerous accidents, downed trees and power lines, and power outages throughout the county.
Multiple trees and power lines blew down across the city of Martinsburg.
Trees and power lines blew down on CR-7 Back Creek Valley Road near Rooney Road.
Tree damage was reported near Inwood, including a tree blown down onto power lines near the intersection of Chopwood Drive and Sulphur Springs Road.
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High pressure over New England pumped in an abundant amount of cold air while low pressure developed along the Mid-Atlantic Coast. Precipitation well ahead of the low overspread eastern West Virginia during the evening hours of the 28th. Precipitation continued into the 29th before ending during the afternoon hours. There was enough cold air for precipitation to fall in the form of snow especially across the Potomac Highlands. ||The combination of heavy wet snow on trees that still had leaves caused numerous power outages.
Heat and humidity strengthened across the Mid Atlantic ahead of a cold front during the afternoon and evening of June 28th. This led to scattered thunderstorms which produced damaging winds in some locations across the eastern West Virginia panhandle. These winds brought down trees and power lines. Penny size hail was also reported in Charles Town.
A deep low pressure system moving east across the Great Lakes pushed a strong cold front across the region on late April 20th into early April 21st. Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening hours across the region and continued into the following morning. High moisture content and training storms lead to flooding across potions of the region with several road closures due to high water. Several storms produced damaging winds that downed trees and power lines.
An area of low pressure over the Lower Mississippi River Valley moved up the Appalachians on February 1st. Warmer temperatures aloft combined with subfreezing temperatures at the surface to produce widespread freezing rain across the Mid Atlantic. A quarter of an inch of ice was reported across the eastern pan handle of West Virginia. Numerous traffic accidents and power outages were reported across the region.||Rain continued as warmer temperatures slowly filtered across the region. Up to an inch of rain was reported in Berkeley County during the afternoon and evening.
An unseasonably warm area of high pressure built across the Mid Atlantic in late September. A cold front moved across the region on September 27, triggering numerous showers and thunderstorms across the eastern pan handle of West Virginia. Several of these storms became severe, producing damaging winds that downed trees and power lines.
News
Feds take input on $1 billion program for rural energy upgrades, including microgrids eyed for larger populations in WV | Energy and Environment | wvgazettemail.com
West Virginia is dotted with rural communities that have struggled to secure affordable, reliable power, especially during extreme weather events poised to become more frequent as climate change worsens.
What is boot? West Virginia man admits to distributing it | WBOY Open Navigation Close Navigation
A West Virginia man has admitted to his role in a conspiracy to traffic a drug called eutylone, also known as "boot" from Maryland to Berkeley and Jefferson counties.
DMV services offline due to mainframe outage Open Navigation Close Navigation
CHARLESTON, WV, (WVNS) – The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles announced July 19, 2022 that services are currently offline due to a system-wide mainframe outage. Customers are encouraged to visit the DMV website at dmv.wv.gov to check the up-to-date alert box before they visit any regional office or try to use the online services […]
Weather Hagerstown MD: NWS issues high wind warning
The National Weather Service is forecasting more wind Saturday, and potential squalls, as some Tri-State area residents remain without power.
Mansfield area hit with power outage affecting 8,200 customers | News | richlandsource.com
Thousands of customers in Mansfield lost power Thursday afternoon after an “equipment issue” with a transmission line that feeds the area, according to an Ohio Edison spokeswoman.
Severe storms result in thousands of power outages, flash flooding in Ohio County - WV MetroNews
Power outage sends Hedgesville High students home | Journal-news | journal-news.net
MARTINSBURG — Students at Hedgesville High School were dismissed shortly after arriving to school Thursday morning due to a power outage at the school, according to a press release from
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
Martinsburg, West Virginia
City | Martinsburg |
County | Berkeley |
State | West Virginia (WV) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 25401, 25402, 25403, 25404, 25405 |
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