Volney, Virginia

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this
evening to 6 am EST Wednesday...

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this
evening to 6 am EST Wednesday.

* Timing: rain will begin this afternoon with a mixture of sleet.
Pockets of freezing rain will occur in the valleys early this
evening with the precipitation changing to all rain before
midnight.

* Main impact: less than two tenths of ice accumulation.

* Other impacts: none.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.

... High Wind Warning now in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to
7 PM EST Wednesday...

The High Wind Warning is now in effect from 4 PM this afternoon
to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

* Timing: this afternoon through early Wednesday evening.

* Winds: south to southeast winds increasing to 20 to 35 mph
during the afternoon and evening. Winds will gradually become
southwest early Wednesday then west behind a strong cold front.
Winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 expected at the
highest elevations.

* Impacts: the strongest winds will be at the highest elevations
and along the downstream slopes of the ridges across southwest
Virginia and northwest North Carolina.

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.