Last Updated on January 16, 2022 6:14 pm
NCZ033-048>052-058-170930-/O.EXT.KGSP.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220117T2300Z/Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Swain-Haywood-Graham-Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Faust,Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut, Allenstand, Hot Springs, Luck,Swiss, Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick,Spruce Pine, Poplar, Alarka, Almond, Bryson City, Luada, Wesser,Waynesville, Waterville, Canton, Cruso, Cove Creek, Robbinsville,and Stecoah609 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022
…WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST MONDAY…
WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulationsof 1 to 5 inches, with isolated areas seeing up to 6 inches.Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, especially in higherelevations.
WHERE…Portions of western North Carolina, particularly alongthe Tennessee border.
WHEN…Until 6 PM EST Monday.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardousconditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Widespread black ice should be expectedMonday morning, and may be a concern into the middle of theweek. DOT asks persons to stay off roads unless absolutelynecessary.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are alsopossible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep aflashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of anemergency. Prepare for possible power outages.
Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the NationalWeather Service toll free at…1…800…2 6 7…8 1 0 1. Leave amessage with your observation and the specific location where itoccurred. You can also post your report to National WeatherService Greenville Spartanburg Facebook or tweet your reportusing hashtag nwsgsp.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source ofweather information for the latest updates. Additional detailscan be found at www.weather.gov/gsp. The latest state roadconditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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