Micro, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation of largely sleet and freezing
rain expected. Total ice accumulations ranging from one quarter to
one half of an inch. Locally higher ice amounts are also possible
across the Piedmont. Total sleet and snow accumulations up to two
inches.

* WHERE...For much of the Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain of
central North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. 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...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. 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.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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