* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations around one half of an inch. Sleet and snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of the northern Piedmont of central NC, including the Triad.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Travel could be treacherous. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* AFFECTED AREAS: PERSON ... FORSYTH ... GUILFORD ... ALAMANCE ... ORANGE ... DAVIDSON ... RANDOLPH
Instructions:
Persons should consider delaying travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as a flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you in case you become stranded. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
