WEATHERWATCH
State of preparedness issued for all W.Va. counties ahead of Hurricane Ian
by JEFF MORRIS
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice issues a state of preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of Hurricane Ian. (WCHS)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) —

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday afternoon announced that he has declared a state of preparedness for all of the state’s 55 counties, with remnants of Hurricane Ian expected to sweep through.

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The governor’s declaration comes as a flood watch and wind advisory has been issued for portions of the state beginning Friday night. Flooding is a concern, and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible.

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