- Monday January 6th, 2025 :: 01:42 p.m. EST
Winter Weather Advisory until 09:00AM Tuesday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Black ice will develop on roadways overnight.
* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact commutes. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Very cold temperatures combined with power outages may cause difficulties concerning heating.
* AFFECTED AREAS: TAZEWELL ... BATH ... ROCKBRIDGE ... AMHERST ... APPOMATTOX ... BUCKINGHAM ... MERCER ... SUMMERS ... EASTERN GREENBRIER ... WESTERN GREENBRIER
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. 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. Run generators outside and in a well-ventilated area.
Address/Location
Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management
171 Arbuckle Ln
Maxwelton, WV 24957
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-645-5444
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP GCHSEM 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