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Last Updated on February 12, 2025 12:03 pm
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Including the cities of Pulaski, Alderson, Galax, Hot Springs,
Bland, Floyd, Blacksburg, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Roanoke,
Boone, Independence, Volney, White Sulphur Springs, Covington,
Rainelle, Stuart, West Jefferson, Duo, Lewisburg, Whitetop,
Salem, Union, Radford, Sparta, Quinwood, Troutdale, Rocky Mount,
Wytheville, and Pearisburg
1152 AM EST Wed Feb 12 2025
…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations between two
tenths and four tenths of an inch possible.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west
central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN…Until 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.