WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches, with higher amounts possible..
* WHERE…Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN…From 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Friday to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
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.
FOR THE MOUNTAINS
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches in the foothills, with snowfall totals almost 1 foot in
the mountain peaks.
* WHERE…A portion of the mountains of east Tennessee.
* WHEN…From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
