West Virginia
WV Emergency Management urges caution as heat wave approaches
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) is urging people to learn and practice heat safety as the first heat wave of the summer approaches.
While heat and heat-related illnesses can impact anyone, some groups such as infants, children and the elderly may need extra attention. WVEMD Director G.E. McCabe expressed the importance of paying attention and staying connected.
“West Virginia is facing a significant heat wave for this time of year,” said WVEMD Director G.E. McCabe. “It’s very important that we all take precautions to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our pets. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and check on your neighbors.”
Follow these tips from the WVEMD to stay healthy and cool:
- Stay Hydrated—Make sure to drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty, and avoid drinks that have sugar, caffeine or alcohol. Sports drinks are also good to consume if you’re active and they replace salts and minerals.
- Keep Cool—Spend time in air-conditioned places. If you do not have air conditioning, use fans and take cool baths or showers. When outdoors, wear light-colored clothing, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. Pets, children and incapacitated adults should never be left in a parked car. If you observe this, call 911 immediately.
- Limit Time Outdoors—Try to schedule your outdoor time during the coolest parts of the day. In West Virginia, that usually means before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m. During the hottest part of the day (between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.) sidewalks and playground equipment can become hot enough to burn children or pets.
- Recognize Heat-Related Illnesses—Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, weakness, nausea, dizziness and thirst. Heat stroke may involve a throbbing headache, confusion and reduced or absent sweating. Muscle pain and cramping are usually the symptoms that present themselves first. You should seek medical health if cramps last longer than one hour, and seek help immediately if you experience symptoms of heat exhaustion or stroke.
- Plan Ahead—You can stay prepared by creating an emergency kit that includes water and medications, and by monitoring local weather alerts and news updates.
The CDC offers a HeatRisk Dashboard which allows users to enter their zip code and receive information about the heat risk and air quality for the week in their area, in addition to tips to help you plan ahead. If you need help finding a cooling center, contact your county or local emergency management agency.
Further information can be found on the Ready WV website.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – The National Weather Service is predicting high winds and heavy rain across West Virginia with the potential for power outages and floods.
“Having that heightened awareness makes a big difference,” West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said.
The governor issued a state of preparedness for all 55 counties on Wednesday, urging agencies to get ready as many are still recovering from historic floods.
“We want people to be on standby because then we can actually act very quickly, and what happened with the last flood is we were prepared, we got out front very, very early,” Morrisey said.
He said every weather event is different. To prepare, teams with Emergency Management, State Police, the Department of Transportation and the National Guard are just some of the agencies on standby.
“We may actually formally organize having emergency management teams come together under the same roof, and you might have someone who’s managing looking at the weather that’s going on. You have someone who’s tracking all the reports coming in from the counties,” Morrisey said.
Depending on the aftermath and severity of the weather, Morrisey said the state is prepared to get involved.
“Sometimes if you have flooding, you’re gonna have high high water. You have to wait for that water to come down before you clear the debris in an area, so there are just steps along the way that you wanna make sure that people are ready to do.”
Morrisey said the western part of the state is expecting heavy rain, and the state of preparedness for all 55 counties lasts until Sunday.
The governor and the state’s Emergency Management Division are asking everyone to follow any instructions from your local officials and stay up to date on conditions.
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West Virginia
Morrisey puts all 55 counties under state of preparedness with heavy rain possible – WV MetroNews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has placed all 55 counties under a state of preparedness as a weather system with a lot of rain is expected to set up in Ohio.
“I am urging all West Virginians to heed weather warnings over the next few days as severe storms make their way across the state,” Morrisey said in a Wednesday news release. “As we continue to monitor developments, I have directed all state agencies and resources to prepare to respond as needed.”
The National Weather Service has placed Wayne, Cabell, Mason, Jackson, Wood, Pleasants, Tyler, Putnam, Wirt and Ritchie counties under a flood watch from Wednesday evening through Sunday morning.
NWS Meteorologist Simone Lewis said it’s possible the weather system could shift toward the south which would bring additional West Virginia counties into play. She said It will be damp and sometimes stormy in most of the state for several days even if the heaviest rain stays to the west.
“There will be periods of showers and thunderstorms that will contain heavy downpours at times,” Lewis said.
The UNC basketball program has officially landed its first addition of the 2025 offseason cycle.
BREAKING: West Virginia transfer guard Jonathan Powell has committed to North Carolina, he tells @On3sports.
The 6-6 freshman averaged 8.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game this season. Powell knocked down 64 three pointers, leading all freshmen in the Big 12 conference.… pic.twitter.com/E4lerXRy2c
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 2, 2025
After meeting with the North Carolina staff via Zoom on Tuesday, it didn’t take long for West Virginia transfer Jonathan Powell to decide to call Chapel Hill his next home. The news of his commitment surfaced on Tuesday night, as Joe Tipton of On3 and Inside Carolina were the first to break the news.
A 6-foot-6 guard, Powell had a handful of options to choose from, but ultimately chose North Carolina over his other two finalists: Ole Miss and Ohio State. He will join the Tar Heels with three seasons of college eligibility to work with.
Mostly as a starter, Powell averaged 8.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. He had some strong performances during his freshman season, scoring a season-high 17 points on two separate occasions. It’s also important to note that he led all Big 12 freshmen with 64 three-pointers made, an area of his game that can really help the Tar Heels moving forward.
His size and athleticism will also be beneficial, as he’s versatile enough to handle playing multiple positions. While he isn’t regarded as one of the top available transfers, Powell is a guy who could be a sneaky good addition to the UNC basketball program.
Now, fans can rejoice, as the Tar Heels have finally earned a commitment via the transfer portal. While the addition of Powell is nice, there’s still work to be done, as the hope is that more additions are to follow over the next few weeks.
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