Extrémní závažnost
...A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE AREA FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY WITH WIDESPREAD ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL... .Snow is expected to spread into the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachian region Friday morning. Snow will continue through the afternoon and evening, then taper off Friday night. Several inches of snow are expected, potentially causing significant travel impacts. The snow may mix with or change to sleet and freezing rain in some areas, with light ice accumulation possible. * WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation possible. Widespread snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with up to 6 inches possible. Mixture of sleet and freezing rain possible south of I-40 with light ice accumulation possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, East Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Popis
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.