Last Updated on January 31, 2022 6:58 am
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>012-015-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-290400-/O.NEW.KRNK.WC.Y.0005.220129T0900Z-220129T1800Z//O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0005.220128T1700Z-220129T1200Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Grayson-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell,Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Independence, Whitetop,Troutdale, Volney, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington,Hot Springs, Bluefield, Hinton, Hix, Union, Lewisburg,and White Sulphur Springs1038 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM ESTSATURDAY……WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY…
WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Totalsnow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chillsexpected. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero.
WHERE…Portions of southwest and west central Virginia,northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia.
WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM ESTSaturday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 AM to 1 PM ESTSaturday.
IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardousconditions could impact the evening commute. The cold windchills could result in hypothermia if precautions are nottaken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snowwill cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow coveredroads and limited visibilities…and use caution while driving.
Please report snow, sleet or ice accumulations via email at[email protected] or by calling the National Weather Servicetoll free at…1…866…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Leave a message withyour observation and the specific location where it occurred. Youcan also post your report to National Weather Service BlacksburgFacebook page and on Twitter.
A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong winds will combinewith cold temperatures for several hours to create dangerouslycold conditions for exposed skin.
Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, andgloves.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from canbe obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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