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NCZ033-049-050-053-063>065-501-503-505-507-509-082000-/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0002.240109T0200Z-240109T1200Z/Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Southern Jackson-Transylvania-Henderson-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Polk Mountains-Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss,Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick, Spruce Pine,Poplar, Asheville, Black Mountain, Candler, Wolf Mountain,Cashiers, Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville,Fletcher, Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Jonas Ridge,Ashford, Woodlawn, Old Fort, Chimney Rock State Park, and Saluda452 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO7 AM EST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations ofaround one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of western North Carolina, mainly near the BlueRidge Escarpment and the upper French Broad Valley.
* WHEN…From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Difficult travel conditions are possible. Thehazardous conditions could impact the morning commute on Tuesday.Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and powerlines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A number of weather hazards will affect themountains beginning tonight and continuing into Tuesday, but inparticular, very heavy rain and very strong winds will bepossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain means that periods offreezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties.Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution whiledriving.
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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