Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts above 3500 feet. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero on Friday.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 AM to 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds will gust up to 40 mph along the ridges Friday morning which will result in blowing snow and reduced visibilities.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TAZEWELL ... BATH ... MERCER ... SUMMERS ... MONROE ... EASTERN GREENBRIER ... WESTERN GREENBRIER

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Please report snow and sleet accumulations via email at [email protected] or by calling the National Weather Service toll free at...1...866...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Leave a message with your observation and the specific location where it occurred. You can also post your report to National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter. A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when strong winds will combine with cold temperatures for several hours to create dangerously cold conditions for exposed skin. Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.