Advisory
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MONDAY - CLICK LINK FOR LATEST FORECAST
Event: | Winter Storm Warning |
Alert: |
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE REGION INTO MONDAY... .Cold high pressure along the East Coast is interacting with a moist low pressure system transitioning to the southeast coast today. Precipitation rates will steadily diminish from the southwest today, but with many locations receiving additional mixed, wintry precipitation. While a brief lull is expected through late afternoon into the evening hours, precipitation will break out once again overnight. Additional snow will redevelop from the northwest, and freezing rain and sleet may mix in once again into Monday morning. Temperatures will be near or below freezing in many areas. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Snow and sleet will continue through late day. After an early evening lull, snow showers will redevelop overnight. Some freezing rain or freezing drizzle, could mix in at times. Additional snow and sleet accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch, are expected. Winds may gust to 30 mph at times. * WHERE...The northern mountains and foothills, and the northwest Piedmont of North Carolina. * WHEN...Until noon EST Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow and gusty winds will result in numerous power outages. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute on Monday. |
Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241
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