Frostburg, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
two tenth and three tenths of an inch, locally near four tenths of
an inch in a few spots.

* WHERE...Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is likely to overspread the
area Friday morning in the form of sleet or freezing rain.
Freezing rain will continue through the day and into the evening
before tapering to freezing drizzle overnight. Through the day,
temperatures are expected to remain at or below 32 degrees before
gradually warming overnight Friday. Morning temperatures on
Saturday could return to near freezing which may lead to some
re-freezing on exposed surfaces.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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