NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A State of Preparedness Alert has been issued for the Nicholas County region ahead of potential severe weather conditions.
Issued by the Nicholas County Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and announced by Richwood Fire Department, the alert was issued at 9:13am on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
The alert indicates that Nicholas County will be under a State of Preparedness beginning on Sunday, and will remain under alert until Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
The possibility of incoming severe weather conditions has been cited as the motivating factor in the issuing of the alert, and potential strong winds and hail should be anticipated.
Storms will be monitored each hour by the Nicholas County Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and those wishing to receive alerts may sign up to do so online at https://local.nixle.com/register/, or by text by texting a pertinent zip code to 888777.