Last Updated on January 24, 2020 6:52 am
UPDATE –
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649 AM EST Fri Jan 24 2020
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED…
Temperatures across the North Carolina High Country and into the
Grayson Highlands of Virginia and the West Virginia Highlands
have warmed above freezing. Freezing rain is no longer a threat.
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone,
Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, and Floyd
317 PM EST Thu Jan 23 2020
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY…
- WHAT…Freezing rain, mixed at times with sleet and snow in the
morning, changing to rain by the afternoon. Total snow and
sleet accumulations of up to one inch. Ice accumulations of
around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. - WHERE…Portions of southwest Virginia and northwest North
Carolina, mainly along the Blue Ridge. - WHEN…From midnight tonight to 6 PM EST Friday. A majority of
the freezing rain, sleet and snow will be from 4AM through 10AM.
Then temperatures will be above freezing for the rest of the
day. - IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute. - ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Untreated roads and sidewalks will be
slick. Use caution and plan on extra time to reach your
destination in the morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-
Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion,
Bland, Wytheville, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney,
Bluefield, Flat Top, Hinton, Hix, Quinwood, Duo, and Rainelle
319 PM EST Thu Jan 23 2020
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST
FRIDAY…
- WHAT…Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected. - WHERE…In Virginia, Tazewell, Smyth, Bland, Wythe and Grayson
Counties. In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In
West Virginia, Mercer, Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties. - WHEN…From midnight tonight to 6 PM EST Friday.
- IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
