Winter Storm Warning until 05:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Snow and ice covered roadways are possible, mainly across the secondary roadways, bridges and overpasses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow combined with the blustery winds will greatly reduce visibilities at times.
* AFFECTED AREAS: HANCOCK ... HAWKINS ... SULLIVAN ... NORTHWEST GREENE ... WASHINGTON ... NORTHWEST CARTER ... LEE ... SCOTT ... 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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WASHCOVA followed by your message, to 888777
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