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Washington County, VA Department of Emergency Management
Saturday January 20th, 2024 :: 03:35 a.m. EST

Advisory

Wind Chill Advisory until 10:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 10 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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

Instructions:

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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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