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Ice Storm Warning
Issued: 7:35 AM Jan. 24, 2026 – National Weather Service
...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between three quarters inch and one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The mountains of northeast Georgia, upstate South Carolina, and portions of southwest North Carolina. * 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. The outages could last for days in some areas. Trees and large limbs could fall on structures, posing threat to life and property. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice accumulations will rapidly increase late Saturday night into Sunday morning, possibly tapering off by Sunday evening. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday. 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 should be restricted to emergencies only. Commerce will 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 lead to snapped power lines and falling trees or tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for extended 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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