Winter Storm Warning until 07:00PM Monday
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches and ice accumulations up to four tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause scattered and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ASHE ... ALLEGHANY ... WATAUGA ... TAZEWELL ... SMYTH ... BLAND ... GILES ... WYTHE ... PULASKI ... MONTGOMERY ... GRAYSON ... CARROLL ... FLOYD ... CRAIG ... ALLEGHANY ... BATH ... ROANOKE ... BOTETOURT ... ROCKBRIDGE ... PATRICK ... FRANKLIN ... BEDFORD ... AMHERST ... HENRY ... CAMPBELL ... APPOMATTOX ... BUCKINGHAM ... MERCER ... SUMMERS ... MONROE ... EASTERN GREENBRIER ... WESTERN GREENBRIER
Instructions:
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. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
Address/Location
The Town of Marion, Virginia
138 W Main St
Marion, VA 24354
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 276-783-4190
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant 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 Storm Warning