Weather Alert in North Carolina
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 1:59PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Ashe; Watauga; Smyth; Grayson
DESCRIPTION: Low pressure will pass over the region tonight and Sunday with rain changing to snow across the higher elevations. Arrival of colder air Sunday along with the development of a strong winter storm along the coastal mid-atlantic will result in an extended period of snow across the mountains Sunday night through Monday. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Locally higher amounts at elevations above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson and Smyth Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to fall into the teens Sunday night with wind chills in the single digits.
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.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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