Last Updated on January 16, 2024 3:30 am
NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009-015-WVZ042-161600-/O.NEW.KRNK.WC.Y.0001.240116T1900Z-240117T1700Z//O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240116T1200Z/Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Grayson-Mercer-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Tazewell, Marion,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, and Bluefield254 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2024
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THISMORNING……WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOONEST WEDNESDAY…
WHAT…For the Winter Storm Warning, snow. Additional snowaccumulations of up to one inch. For the Wind Chill Advisory,very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 5 to 20below zero.
WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwestVirginia and southeast West Virginia.
WHEN…For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST thismorning. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoonto noon EST Wednesday.
IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardousconditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Thecold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in aslittle as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, ahat, and gloves.
The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts…iceaccumulation or wind damage to the National Weather Service viaemail at [email protected]…through Facebook or Twitter…orby calling 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Pictures are greatlyappreciated.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from canbe obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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