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Winter Storm Warning issued January 3 at 2:00AM EST until January 4 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeastWest Virginia.* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions areexpected and will make travel treacherous and potentiallylife-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning andevening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winterstorm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would helpyou survive in case you become stranded.Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlxas well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 2:21AM EST until January 5 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Sunday.* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zerocould cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, ahat, and gloves.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, andunfrozen water.Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensureportable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grillsinside.Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlxas well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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