Full Notification

...A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE AREA FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY WITH WIDESPREAD ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL... .Snow is expected to spread into the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachian region Friday morning. Snow will continue through the afternoon and evening, then taper off early Saturday morning. Several inches of snow are expected, potentially causing significant travel impacts.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, Total snow accumulations of up to two inches possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HANCOCK ... HAWKINS ... SULLIVAN ... JOHNSON ... NORTHWEST GREENE ... SOUTHEAST GREENE ... WASHINGTON ... UNICOI ... NORTHWEST CARTER ... SOUTHEAST CARTER ... LEE ... WISE ... SCOTT ... 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.