Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 10:21PM EST until January 7 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 7:21pm
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 3:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Black ice. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Black ice will
develop on roadways overnight.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
south central Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
evening and Tuesday morning commutes.
Very cold temperatures combined with power outages may cause
difficulties concerning heating.
High profile vehicles may have difficulty driving in gusty winds on
icy roads.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Run generators outside and in a well-ventilated area.
Area Description:
Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Wilkes; Yadkin; Pittsylvania; Halifax; Charlotte
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA