Winter Storm Watch Still in Effect
WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation. Mainly snow and possibly sleet along and north of U.S. 460, and snow, sleet and freezing rain south of U.S. 460.
* WHERE…Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and
southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN…From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…Winds and weight of snow or ice on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause power outages. Travel could be very
difficult to impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
You should consider delaying all travel this weekend.
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.
