Blowing Rock, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...

* 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 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.

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

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.



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