Full Notification

We are under a winter storm warning through tomorrow. Everyone receives weather statements like what is posted below but please take this storm serious. Encourage family, friends, and others to remain at home and off roadways. It’s not worth risking not only your life but that of others needlessly being out over the next 24-48 hours. Conditions may change rapidly and without warning. Below is a weather statement from NOAA specific to Broad River area with nearby locations possibly receiving 8+ inches. In short, we are asking you to help us by not venturing out if you do not have to.

Severe weather for Shumont, NC — via Weather Underground.

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Winter Storm Warning

4:27 AM EST, 12/08,expires 7:00 AM EST, 12/09

... Winter Storm Warning in effect until 7 am EST Saturday...

* what... heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 8 inches above 5000 feet.

* Where... portions of the central and southern mountains of North Carolina and the adjacent foothills.

* When... until 7 am EST Saturday.

* Additional details... be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please report snow and ice accumulations by calling the National Weather Service toll free at... 1... 800... 2 6 7... 8 1 0 1. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also Post your report to National Weather Service Greenville Spartanburg facebook or tweet your report using hashtag nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.Weather.Gov/gsp.