Weather Alerts For Chester Gap, VA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 800 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 Central and Eastern Allegany-Western Garrett-Western Highland- Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Eastern Grant-Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton- 800 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Eastern Highland and Western Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected above 3000 feet around or just before daybreak Friday. A second and more widespread surge will follow from about midday through late afternoon, with a third surge of wind possible Friday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&