Jackson County WV 9-1-1 Communications Center

03/25/2026

The Jackson County Commission will meet in regular session tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.
Follow along for the latest updates and important discussions impacting our community.

03/11/2026

🌪️⚠️Tornado Watch in Effect: Jackson County🌪️⚠️

Time: Now through 5:00 PM today, March 11, 2026

What it means: Conditions are favorable for tornadoes. Stay alert and be ready to take action if the weather changes.

✅ Quick tips to stay safe:

- Keep your phone nearby for weather updates
- Know your safe place: basement, storm shelter, or interior room without windows
- Review your family emergency plan
- Stay tuned to local forecasts

Don’t panic, just be prepared and stay aware.

03/07/2026

⚠️ Weather Alert for Jackson County ⚠️

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the area this afternoon and continue through tonight. Some storms could become severe, bringing the potential for strong winds and heavy rainfall.

What to Expect:

🌩️ This Afternoon
• Chance of showers and thunderstorms, becoming more widespread after 5 PM
• Some storms may become severe
• High near 80°F
• Southwest winds around 16 mph with gusts up to 29 mph
• Rainfall generally light, but higher amounts possible in thunderstorms

🌧️ Tonight
• Showers and thunderstorms continue
• Some storms may remain severe
• Low around 52°F
• Southwest winds 9–13 mph with gusts up to 24 mph
• Rainfall 0.10” – 0.25”, with higher amounts possible in storms

🚨 Please stay weather aware this evening, especially if you have outdoor plans. Have multiple ways to receive warnings in case severe weather develops.

Jackson County Emergency Management will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if needed.

02/23/2026

🚨 Now Hiring – Join the Team at Jackson County 911! 🚨
The Jackson County 911 Communications Center is looking for dependable, motivated individuals to serve our community as Part-Time Telecommunicators.
💲 Starting pay: $16/hour
📞 Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends & holidays
📧 Request an application: [email protected]
📍 Pick up in person: 100 N. Maple St., Ripley
📱 Call: 304-372-2000
Apply today and make a difference.

02/19/2026

02/06/2026

⚠️ Traffic Alert – Jackson County ⚠️

I-77 Southbound – Mile 151
Both lanes are currently shut down.

Please avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes. Remember the WV Move Over Law: slow down and move over for stopped emergency vehicles. Emergency crews are on scene.

Drive cautiously and stay tuned for updates.

02/06/2026

⚠️ Road Conditions Update ⚠️

❗️Roads across the county are very slick due to current weather conditions. Please use caution if you are traveling.❗️

If you do not need to be out, please consider delaying travel until conditions improve. If you must travel:
• Reduce speed
• Increase following distance
• Avoid sudden braking or sharp turns

Our goal is to help keep the public and our emergency responders safe. We will continue to share updates as needed. For weather-related information, residents are also encouraged to follow updates from the National Weather Service.

- Jackson County Emergency Management

02/06/2026

⚠️Winter Weather Update⚠️
(Mother Nature Is Not Playing Around)

The National Weather Service is forecasting 1–4 inches of snow for our area beginning tomorrow and continuing into Saturday.

From Friday night through Saturday night, conditions will get downright cold. What to expect:
• Bitterly cold temperatures
• Wind chills in the negative teens (bundle up!)
• Wind gusts of 25–30 mph

‼️IMPORTANT (please read):‼️
▪️Because of these conditions, Jackson County intends to have the warming shelter available Friday through Sunday nights.
▪️The warming shelter will be on standby and is not automatically open.
➡️ Anyone needing access MUST call 304-372-2000 first to request shelter.
This helps us stretch limited county resources and make sure the shelter can be safely staffed when it’s needed most.

Huge thanks to Calvary for once again opening their doors and supporting our community during severe weather, we truly appreciate them!

📲 Want alerts straight to your phone?
Sign up for Jackson County WV Alerts here:
👉 https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=jacksoncountywv

Stay warm, check on your neighbors, and please take this weather seriously. ❄️

01/26/2026

❄️Jackson County Weather Update – EXTREME COLD WARNING❄️

An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect for Jackson County from 7:00 PM this evening through noon Tuesday.

🔹 What to Expect:
• Hazardous winter conditions continue today with very cold temperatures and occasional snow showers
• Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17° below zero
• Arctic air settles in tonight and persists through the week

⚠️ Impacts:
• Wind chills this cold can cause frostbite or hypothermia in a short period of time if proper precautions are not taken
• Prolonged cold will keep roads slick, with black ice concerns continuing throughout the week

🔹 Looking Ahead:
• Little to no chance of temperatures rising above freezing this week
• Additional light snow is possible with passing disturbances

🧤 Safety Reminders:
• Check frequently on elderly family members, friends, and neighbors
• Bring pets indoors and protect exposed pipes
• Use space heaters safely and never use generators or grills indoors
• Use caution when traveling, especially during overnight and early morning hours

Jackson County Emergency Management will continue to monitor conditions closely. Updates will be shared as needed.

Please stay safe and stay warm, Jackson County.

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

⚠ ICE STORM RISK ⚠ - In my opinion, IF there are going to be areas that receive 1/4" of ice or more, here is the general area where it's going to happen.👇

A LOT MORE people than this will see freezing rain at some point in their journey tonight/tomorrow, but here's where I think it will likely be the steadiest and/or most prolonged. 0.25" of ice is where POWER OUTAGES become an issue, and if places start getting more than that then large limbs may start falling (and so-on).

This doesn't guarantee it will happen, I'm just positioning where it's likely were it to happen, for alerting purposes. YOU STILL HAVE TIME before things start from west to east around 4-5pm.

Folks in this zone have one hope when the ice starts -- for it to keep going into plain old rain. This would indicate meltable temperatures at the surface which will (even if you do get a concerning amount of ice) try to dial it back. Another saving grace is that the winds (outside of elevated spots on this map) will be "relatively light"... We don't want those branches to rattle or sway with ice on them.