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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
237 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

WVZ039-040-515>523-525-526-061600-
/O.CON.KRLX.WS.W.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1200Z/
Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest
Fayette-Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Cowen, Meadow Bridge, Richwood,
Fayetteville, Buckhannon, Craigsville, Beckley, Webster Springs,
Bradley, Snowshoe, Belington, Prosperity, Philippi, Oak Hill,
Sophia, Elkins, Montgomery, Harman, Holly River State Park, Birch
River, and Summersville
237 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  8 inches, with locally higher amounts possible along the higher
  windward slopes. Northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph in the
  highest elevations.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West
  Virginia.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
  down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel
  could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or
by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
116 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

WVZ523-526-061615-
/O.UPG.KRLX.HW.A.0001.260207T0300Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.HW.W.0001.260207T0300Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KRLX.EC.W.0004.260207T0600Z-260208T1500Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Harman and Snowshoe
116 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 31 below expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM
  EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM Saturday to
  10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
116 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

WVZ523-526-061615-
/O.UPG.KRLX.HW.A.0001.260207T0300Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.HW.W.0001.260207T0300Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KRLX.EC.W.0004.260207T0600Z-260208T1500Z/
Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Harman and Snowshoe
116 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 31 below expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM
  EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM Saturday to
  10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind
  chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

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