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Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
Saturday March 12th, 2022 :: 02:41 p.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Chill Advisory until 09:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 5 below zero.

* WHERE...Russell and Washington VA Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 PM EST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RUSSELL ... WASHINGTON

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Use caution while traveling 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.

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:
Moderate - Possible 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:
Wind Chill Advisory

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