Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
Issued by NWS Blacksburg, VA
554 WWUS41 KRNK 050849 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 349 AM EST Wed Feb 5 2025 WVZ507-508-051900- /O.CON.KRNK.IS.W.0001.250205T1400Z-250206T1200Z/ Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Alderson, Duo, Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Rainelle, and Quinwood 349 AM EST Wed Feb 5 2025 ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous from freezing rain. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. 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. && $$ VAZ019-020-024-051900- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.250205T1400Z-250206T1200Z/ Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge- Including the cities of Lexington, Clifton Forge, Hot Springs, Buena Vista, and Covington 349 AM EST Wed Feb 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Alleghany VA, Bath, and Rockbridge Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous from freezing rain. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ BMG