Blairs, VA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between two
tenths and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads will be slick and hazardous. Significant ice
accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread
and long-lasting power outages. Travel could be nearly impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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