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Welcome to the “Dog Days” of Fall?
It’s currently 43 degrees in Augusta. Today the high will only reach around 70. Great day to air out the house and save on your power bill!
But don’t worry, Summer isn’t gone yet! Temps will be near 90 over the weekend. So enjoy our fall preview.
As a reminder - watch out for the kids this week. As schools are back in session.
| Crash | 7400 block of Carpers Pike | | One vehicle over the embankment | Fire and EMS en route | At 5:35 PM
| Crash | RT-50 Bear Garden Trail | Single vehicle crash with one lane BLOCKED | Use caution at 3:45 PM
THUNDERSTORM WARNING UNTIL 3 PM for HAMPSHIRE CO | ** Capon Bridge specifically
| Scattered Storms continue to move through the area | The NWS National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10PM ~ So Keep your eyes to the skies.
| HELP NEEDED
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We are looking for GMRS REPEATER info in Hampshire County. If you don’t know, then don’t worry - we’ll talk. To those that do? There is nothing listed in Hampshire County, only around Hampshire County.
There may be be one or two repeaters in use privately, that are not listed? If so, we’d love to chat?
If there are none? Then we want to put one up! Those that understand this, I’d love to chat with you as well.
GMRS is the CB of the millennium. It a licensed required, radio system for the General Public. Hence the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). It is a group of frequencies the FCC allows for public use..
The FRS (FAMILY RADIO SYSTEM) radios are basically the same as GMRS. With less power and function differences, but could talk with GMRS. Those radios (FRS) do not need licenses. Again, because of their power rating.
So - now that you’ve been schooled a bit.
To make this system COUNTY-WIDE you need a separate radio called a REPEATER. We want to buy one and set it up for the publics use, monitored by us. Perfect for what we do, and during EMERGENCIES!
Our purpose is not to interfere with any repeater already in use. Hence our public announcement of trying to put one up. So if you have info, please send it to [email protected]
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Pictured below is the HCFA GMRS radio inside “Gladys the (Jeep) Gladiator.” Gotta love the mic!
| Co 3 | Crash | In the area of Ford Hill Rd | Two vehicle crash confirmed | Avoid Ford Hill Rd | At 5:30 AM
| UPDATE
A map of a EF-1 tornado in Hedgesville, West Virginia. The estimated peak winds are 80 mph, the path length is 0.3 miles, and the path width is 150 years. The tornado occurred on Thursday August 8, 2024 from 11:50 to 11:51 PM.
| NEW FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR HAMPSHIRE COUNTY
| 6:45 UPDATE | Debby appears to be spinning out of Hampshire County as she is now moving NNE | There are Tornado Warnings near DC | Use caution if traveling in that direction | We are still expected to see Sun later today | RADAR VIDEO
| *Energized Fire | Power line and Transformer down in the woods and on fire | 6700 block of Spring Gap Rd | Many units alerted | Use caution if in the area | LINES ARE CHARGED with reports of several downed trees - in the area near the fire - At 6:30 AM
| 5:15 AM UPDATE | Flood Warning remains in effect | Debby has just about moved through our County | At least 2-2.5 inches of rain fell Overnight | USE EXTREME CAUTION on your morning drive | Flooding has been reported in the Warned areas | Also watch for downed trees | We should see sun around 3 PM today | Happy Friday !
| 2:15 AM UPDATE | After a little break, more rain and storms moving back into the area | Storms moving NNW | Watch for flooding and Rain-Out conditions if driving
| 12:45 AM UPDATE | Debby moving through the area pretty quick | Lightning and Thunder starting up in Augusta | We are at the tail of this system | Expect these conditions to last over the next 1.5 hours
| AT 10:15 PM | Remnants of Debby are making her presence known, as heavy rains are producing spot flooding and other flooding in prone areas | It’s going to be a long night folks | There was at least one funnel cloud reported in VA because of this storm.
| A Tornado Watch in effect until 7 AM Friday morning | Remnants of Hurricane Debby continue to make her way up the coast moving into WV, VA, MD, DE, and PA | Stay with First Alert as we track all the weather activity with you.
| Prepare for a wet morning drive as rain is approaching Hampshire County | Expect rain and scattered storms throughout Thursday, as the remnants of DEBBY move through the area | Rain could be heavy at times
Have a great day!
The Morgan County Sheriff's Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old juvenile.
Angel Turner was last seen on August 2nd, 2024, in the Fairview Drive area of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, and white sneakers.
If you have any information on her whereabouts, you are asked to contact Morgan County WV E911 at 304-258-0305.
Morgan County Sheriff's Dept.
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| Use caution and keep your eyes to the skies | Hail and heavy winds are likely near Romney | Use caution
| Storms moving through the area. | Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued | Use caution if out tonight | Scattered storms possible throughout the evening
| Crash | Single Vehicle Crash | RT-50 near Smith’s Well Drilling | Single vehicle crash | Vehicle struck a guardrail | Watch for the activity - At 4:30 PM
| Crash | Two Vehicles involved | Bloomery Pike near the Slanesville Store | Fire and EMS Alerted | At 11:09 AM
| Around 3:45 AM, Monday, an elderly man was found walking in the road near Slanesville | A Good Samaritan stopped and assisted the man, only to find out he appeared injured and bleeding | The man, reported as age 90, was taken to the Slanesville VFC #5 for evaluation | The victim appeared confused, weak and badly injured | It is unknown as to the severity of his injuries - only that it may have been from a fall | Deputies were called to assist | The victim was taken to a local facility for further evaluation | If you have any information - You are asked to contact the Hampshire County Sheriff’s office
| Heavy rain moving into the Capon Bridge/Gore area | Heavy downpours creating flash flooding | Lightning also reported | Use caution - at 8:30PM
| Crash | Vehicle over the embankment - into a tree | Reports of entrapment | Between the churches on/near Grassy Lick Rd | Crews arriving | Storms in the area | Use caution | @ 8:05 PM
| **TRAFFIC ALERT ** GORE/HAYFIELD | RT-50 CLOSED EB | DETOURS BEGIN AT N. HAYFIELD RD | AVOID IF POSSIBLE
Looking for something to do this Weekend? Look no farther.
| Crash | Co5 | In the area of Paw Paw Rd near Bloomery Pike | Reported as a personal injury crash | Several victims to be checked out | Use caution | @ 3:25 PM
Hampshire County Fair Parade LIVE
PARADE ALERT
Expect delays for your evening drive home. As the Hampshire County Fair Parade is setting up for a 6PM start. Detours will be in effect.
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#WVWx | 6:45 UPDATE | Debby appears to be spinning out of Hampshire County as she is now moving NNE | There are Tornado Warnings near DC | Use caution if traveling in that direction | We are still expected to see Sun later today | RADAR VIDEO
Hampshire County Fair Parade LIVE
Did you see it? Meteor flying slow and easy in the night sky. Keep watching the top RIGHT of the screen. Captured (9:05 PM) from a security camera near Augusta.
Good morning and welcome to our first (anticipated) snowy weekend of 2024. “Ember,” the name used by the Weather Channel (TWC), continues to head in our direction. And with temperatures expected to remain below freezing - both today and tonight, Ice is going to be a problem. The forecast calls for snow with at least 1/10 of an inch of ice. This could put a burden on the power-lines and trees, causing power outages. At 6 A.M., Radar shows the storm entering West Virginia, moving north/northeast. Hampshire County will see ice and snow beginning around 8AM. So if you have to travel, prepare for extra time. As the treated roads may become slick. Stay safe and stay with our page as we continue to monitor the storm and any problems it may bring. Remember to send us your pics! Have a great day.
Hoping your Easter Eve is a good one. In case you missed tonights sunset, we sent our drone up just for you!
Here is a little Sunday night Zen before hitting the hay. We hope you had a great weekend!
#WVWx | #SnowAlert | Here is the latest | We expect updates throughout the day | Radar showing snow heading our way. WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THISAFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected, with up to 10 inches possible. Ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch are expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Hardy and Hampshire Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow could fall at 1 to 3 inches per hour for a time this evening into the night, making roads nearly impassable for a time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
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