Stevensburg, VA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 12 inches
possible, especially in the far northern and western suburbs of
Washington and Baltimore. Ice accumulations between one and two
tenths of an inch.


* WHERE...DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and
northern Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue today, heavy at times with
rates of around one inch per hour possible at times. A mix with
sleet or freezing rain is later this morning and into the
afternoon. Significant icing is possible especially south of
Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at
times. A prolonged period of wind chills in the single digits and
teens continues this evening and lasting through the middle of
next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

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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