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Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 1:26PM EST until January 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleetaccumulations up to 4 inches and ice accumulations between onetenth and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, central, southcentral, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast WestVirginia.* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and treelimbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Poweroutages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could benearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact theMonday morning and evening commutes.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.Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to yourelectric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadwaysand the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

National Weather Service