Spring Hope, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...Icy Spots Likely to Develop on Area Roadways this Evening...

Temperatures will quickly drop in to the 20s this evening and into the
teens after midnight. With the arrival of darkness, the
refreezing of residual moisture and slush on area roadways and
walkways will result in slippery travel conditions.

Icy spots may not be widespread but those traveling this evening
through at least daybreak Tuesday should be on the lookout for
rapidly changing conditions and patches of ice. Icy patches may
be more common on bridges, shaded and sheltered locations where
snow and sleet did not fully melt, and anywhere accumulatons of
snow and ice were not removed or melted.

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the single digits, with some as
low as five below zero.

* WHERE...The northern Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Be sure that children wear proper clothing to protect themselves
from the cold.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals
have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

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