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Winter Storm Watch issued January 3 at 2:34PM EST until January 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA* WHAT...For the current Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow.Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Windsgusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch startingSunday, heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snowaccumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up tofour tenths of an inch possible.* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Saturday. Forthe Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday evening.* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to theice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Gusty winds could bringdown tree branches. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses,will likely become slick and hazardous.Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.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.

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Wind Advisory issued January 3 at 1:40PM EST until January 4 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph withgusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, verycold wind chills as low as 14 below expected.* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM EST Saturday. For theCold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Sunday.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Thecold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result inhypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite andhypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to thesetemperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia withprolonged exposure.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.Secure outdoor objects.Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, ahat, and gloves.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensureportable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grillsinside.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 1:40PM EST until January 5 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph withgusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, verycold wind chills as low as 14 below expected.* WHERE...Western Greenbrier County.* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM EST Saturday. For theCold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Sunday.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Thecold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result inhypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite andhypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to thesetemperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia withprolonged exposure.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.Secure outdoor objects.Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, ahat, and gloves.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensureportable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grillsinside.

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