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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
815 PM EST Tue Feb 4 2025

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Allegany-Frederick VA-Clarke-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern
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815 PM EST Tue Feb 4 2025

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO NOON
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between two
  tenths and three tenths of an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
  Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Thursday morning commute.

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 delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

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