* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph and visibility below a quarter of a mile. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches.
* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.
* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 10 AM EST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHWEST POCAHONTAS ... SOUTHEAST RANDOLPH
Instructions:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages. 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.
