Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 10:08PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Snow and sleet will
accumulate Saturday evening and overnight and then change to
freezing rain during the day Sunday. Total snow and sleet
accumulations Saturday night into Sunday morning between 4 and 9
inches and ice accumulations up to three quarters of an inch
Sunday into Sunday night.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
north central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Devastating impacts are expected including widespread
power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could quickly
become nearly impossible. Due to the increasing wind on Monday,
additional tree damage and power outages are possible. People
should prepare for power outages to potentially last for several
days along with extreme cold.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Maryland, call 511 for road
information. In Virginia, call 511 for road information.
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