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Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
Monday March 13th, 2023 :: 03:09 a.m. EDT

Alert

Freeze Warning until 01:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected.

* WHERE...Lee, Wise, Scott VA, Russell and Washington VA Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing conditions are expected again Tuesday night into Wednesday. Additional freeze products will likely be needed once again.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LEE ... WISE ... SCOTT ... RUSSELL ... WASHINGTON

Instructions:

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

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:
Freeze Warning

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