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HIDEHigh Wind Warning issued January 20 at 3:42AM EST until January 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg
...Strong to damaging winds, snow and low wind chills...
.An arctic front crosses the area this morning, with a surge of
strong winds and very cold air moving in behind it. Strong to
damaging wind gusts are expected to occur, which when combined
with cold air temperatures will lead to very low wind chills,
especially later tonight. A period of accumulating snow is
expected across the Grayson Highlands and the northern mountains
of North Carolina. Windy conditions and accumulating snow are
expected to end during Monday.
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...
* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* Wind Chills...10 to 15 degrees below zero late tonight.
* Snow Accumulations...1 to 3 inches of snow.
* Timing...Winds increase early this morning, along with the
beginning of accumulating light snow. Peak winds occur mid
morning through early afternoon and then again this evening.
Wind chills expected to reach lowest values late tonight.
Damaging winds and snow accumulations are expected to end Monday
morning.
* Impacts...Potential for downed trees and powerlines along with
minor structural damage. Very difficult travel through mountain
passes. Slippery and snow covered roads. Blowing snow with
reduced visibilities. The cold wind chills could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* Locations...The southern Blue Ridge from Grayson to Watauga
Counties.
* Hazards...Damaging wind gusts, dangerous wind chills and
accumulating snow.
Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Ashe; Watauga
Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
HIDE Photo for January 20, 2019
Peggy Graham sends this photo. Peggy says, "The glitter before the thaw taken off Liberty Grove Church Road in Fleetwood, January 14, 2019." Thanks!
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