Ice Storm Warning issued January 25 at 1:37PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Additional light sleet
accumulations and ice accumulations between one quarter and four
tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...The Piedmont of North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina,
and northeast Georgia
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Falling
trees and large limbs could pose a threat to life and property.
Ice covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation rates are expected to increase
again this afternoon bringing additional impacts. Treacherous road
conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely
linger through at least Monday.
An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will
make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged.
Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep
a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped
power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 20:37 - ma klo 20:00
