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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
349 AM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

WVZ507-508-051900-
/O.CON.KRNK.IS.W.0001.250205T1400Z-250206T1200Z/
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Alderson, Duo, Lewisburg, White Sulphur
Springs, Rainelle, and Quinwood
349 AM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7
AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations around three
  tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous from freezing rain. Significant
  ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause
  widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
  evening and Thursday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. 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.

&&

$$

VAZ019-020-024-051900-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.250205T1400Z-250206T1200Z/
Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge-
Including the cities of Lexington, Clifton Forge, Hot Springs,
Buena Vista, and Covington
349 AM EST Wed Feb 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations between one
  and two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Alleghany VA, Bath, and Rockbridge Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous from freezing rain. Plan on
  slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

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