North, VA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards North.

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Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 3:28PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

An arctic cold front will move across the Tennessee valley and southern Appalachians on Sunday ushering in frigid air into the region. Snow showers and flurries can be expected with the arctic frontal passage with light snow accumulations anticipated. The heaviest snowfall up to 4 inches are expected across the far east Tennessee mountains. Snow and ice covered roadways, especially secondary roads and higher elevations, will result in slick, hazardous travel. The main concern will be the frigid temperatures with wind chills dropping as low as 10 to 15 degrees below zero over the far east Tennessee mountains Sunday night. Across the lower elevations, wind chills will drop to near zero Sunday night and 5 to 10 degrees above zero for Monday night. Be prepared for the frigid and wintry conditions. Dress in loose layers and cover all exposed skin when venturing outside. Limit time outdoors if possible. Remember to check on family, friends, and neighbors. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other local media for further details or updates.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 17 at 2:29PM EST until January 22 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Air temperatures in the single digits to 5 below zero. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below possible along and west of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of extreme cold possible Monday through Wednesday, possibly continuing into Thursday. Daytime high temperatures on these days will be in the teens with some single digits in the mountains.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 17 at 2:07PM EST until January 19 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to around 5 or 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact travel.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 17 at 2:07PM EST until January 19 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to around 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north-central, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact travel.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 17 at 12:00PM EST until January 23 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...An extended period of temperatures up to 30 degrees below normal. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero are possible for higher elevations. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Periods of dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of well below freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 17 at 11:47AM EST until January 22 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Wednesday morning. The coldest period is most likely Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.