Upper Tract, WV Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 14 inches
possible. Ice accumulations of one to two tenths, mainly south of
US-33, and up to one quarter inch of ice accumulation is possible
along the Blue Ridge.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia and
eastern West Virginia.

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

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by
tonight, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches
per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is
expected Sunday, especially south of Interstate 70.  Significant
icing is possible especially across central Virginia.  Visibility
of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged
period of wind chills in the teens and single digits 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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