Asbury, West Virginia

... Record high temperatures set at Danville and Lynchburg VA...

a record high temperature of 78 degrees was set at Danville VA yesterday.
This ties the old record of 78 set in 2005.


A record high temperature of 76 degrees was set at Lynchburg VA
yesterday. This ties the old record of 76 set in 1987.

... Winter emergency messages...

November 8th through the 14th is winter weather awareness week in
West Virginia... so be ready for Winters worst. Here is what you can
do:

Keep posted on weather conditions.

A Winter Weather Advisory means there is a possibility of
accumulations of snow... freezing rain... or sleet which may cause
inconvenience and dangerous conditions.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for heavy
snow... significant icing... or a combination of these events. Watches
are usually issued 12 to 36 hours in advance.

An Ice Storm Warning is issued when a quarter of an inch or more of
ice is expected. A Winter Storm Warning is issued when heavy snow or
a combination of hazardous winter weather is expected. Warnings are
usually issued 6 to 24 hours in advance.

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when wind chill temperatures are
expected to be between minus 5 and minus 19 degrees with wind speeds
of 5 mph or more.

A wind chill warning is issued when wind chill temperatures are
expected to be less than or equal to minus 25 degrees with wind
speeds of 5 mph or more.

Be prepared for winter. Store emergency supplies in your home and
car. Make plans for heating your home in an emergency.

Remember to keep posted on weather conditions. Being prepared for an
emergency is up to you.