.WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain.
Additional ice accumulations of a light glaze. For the Wind
Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind
chills as low as 30 below zero. Temperatures will fall quickly
leading to a flash freeze of liquid on the ground as well.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and
west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 1 PM
EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
strong winds will create dangerously low wind chill values. This
will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.
Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
A flash freeze will result in slick road conditions. Slow down
and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power
outages.
Please report snow, sleet or ice 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.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
