- Thursday December 19th, 2024 :: 09:04 p.m. EST
Winter Weather Advisory until 01:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches, mainly above 2500 feet elevation. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Mountains of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
* AFFECTED AREAS: JOHNSON ... COCKE SMOKY MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHEAST GREENE ... UNICOI ... SOUTHEAST CARTER ... BLOUNT SMOKY MOUNTAINS ... SEVIER SMOKY MOUNTAINS ... LEE ... WISE ... RUSSELL ... WASHINGTON
Instructions:
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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WASHCOVA followed by your message, to 888777
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:
- Winter Weather Advisory