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Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
Sunday January 2nd, 2022 :: 04:04 a.m. EST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 10:00AM Monday

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with up to 8 inches in higher elevations.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and low visibility in heavy bursts of snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JOHNSON ... COCKE SMOKY MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHEAST GREENE ... UNICOI ... NORTHWEST CARTER ... SOUTHEAST CARTER ... BLOUNT SMOKY MOUNTAINS ... SEVIER SMOKY MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHEAST MONROE ... WISE ... RUSSELL ... WASHINGTON

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Address/Location
Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
1 Government Center Pl
Abingdon, VA 24210

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 276-525-1330

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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

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