Winter Storm Warning until 07:00AM Friday
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations of one quarter to one half inch, with locally higher accumulations.
* WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some sleet could initially mix in with rain and freezing rain north of Interstate 85 tonight after midnight, but should come to an end by Thursday morning.
* AFFECTED AREAS: GRANVILLE ... ALAMANCE ... FORSYTH ... WARREN ... ORANGE ... GUILFORD ... DURHAM ... VANCE ... PERSON
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be obtained by visiting DriveNC.gov.
Address/Location
Alamance County Emergency Management Office
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 336-290-0662
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning