Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 10 at 2:25AM EST until January 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 9, 2025 - 11:25pm
Expires:
January 10, 2025 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow will begin by mid to late morning, moderate to heavy
at times this afternoon and evening. The snow may mix with sleet
or possibly freezing rain for areas east of interstate 81 and 75
this afternoon. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches
west of interstate 81 and 75, and 2 to 4 inches east. Ice
accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Scott; Campbell; Claiborne; Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Morgan; Anderson; Union; Grainger; Hamblen; Northwest Cocke; Northwest Greene; Washington; Northwest Carter; Roane; Loudon; Knox; Jefferson; NW Blount; North Sevier; Bledsoe; Rhea; Meigs; McMinn; Northwest Monroe; Lee; Wise; Scott; Russell; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN