Fries, Virginia

... Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until noon EST today...

An Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until noon EST today.

* Freezing rain will continue throughout the morning.

* A quarter to one half inch of icing can be expected... with the
highest amounts mainly along the Blue Ridge.

* This amount of icing may down tree limbs and power lines.

* Untreated roads will be slick... especially bridges and
overpasses. This amount of ice may down tree limbs or power
lines.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations
will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly
discouraged. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight...
food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. These
ice accumulations may lead to snapped power lines and falling
tree branches that add to the danger.

The public is encouraged to report ice accumulation to the
National Weather Service via email at rnk.Skywarn@noaa.Gov or at
phone number 1... 8 6 6... 2 1 5... 4 3 2 4.

... High Wind Warning in effect until noon EST today...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind
Warning... which is in effect until noon EST today. The Wind
Advisory is no longer in effect.


* The strongest winds are expected through the early afternoon.

* Southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 to 65 mph across
the highest elevations.

* Downed trees and power lines are likely. Power outages and
blocked roads are possible.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph are likely to cause sporadic power outages... fallen
trees... minor property damage... and dangerous driving conditions
for high profile vehicles. Residents should move unfastened
items... such as garbage cans and deck furniture... indoors.

... Freezing rain to increase this morning...

Light to moderate freezing rain will increase in intensity and
coverage across the region this morning. Locations along and near
the Blue Ridge mountains will see accumulating ice through 10 am.
Ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch are possible through
10 am... especially on trees and metal objects. If traveling this
Christmas morning... be alert to the icy conditions. Early this
morning avoid travel... as ice accumulation will increase
especially along the Blue Ridge mountains.