Bryson City, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1
PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations up to
one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter
inch in the valleys, and between one half and one inch in the
higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of the mountains of western North Carolina near
the Tennessee border, including northern Jackson County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of
the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. Trees and large
limbs could fall on structures, posing threat to life and
property. The outages could last for days in some areas. Ice and
snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice, snow and sleet accumulations will
increase rapidly between 7 PM Saturday evening and midnight Sunday
morning. A transition to rain is expected in the valleys of the
Tennessee border counties as early as Sunday morning. The rain may
change to light snow Sunday night and early Monday morning, while
very cold temperatures could result in roads refreezing Sunday
night.

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.
Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep
a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped
power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger.
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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