Jefferson, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT
MAINLY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow Mainly for Elevations Above 3500 Feet.
Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia,
Grayson and Smyth Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road
conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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