Special Weather Statement 12/19/2024 18:48 for Tennessee, Virginia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 9:48PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 19, 2024 - 6:48pm
Expires: 
December 20, 2024 - 3:00am
Description: 
Rain will change to snow on Friday afternoon with scattered snow showers continuing through Friday night. A dusting to one-half inch of snow will be possible across the plateau and lower elevations of northeast Tennessee, mainly on grassy surfaces. Ridgetops and higher peaks along the plateau may have localized amounts up to 1 inch of snow. Slow down and use caution if traveling across the higher elevations Friday afternoon and night. Be prepared for the possibilty of ice and snow covered roadways.
Area Description: 
Scott; Campbell; Claiborne; Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Morgan; Anderson; Union; Grainger; Hamblen; Northwest Cocke; Northwest Greene; Washington; Northwest Carter; Jefferson; North Sevier; Sequatchie; Bledsoe; Scott
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN