...Very low wind chills along with black ice this morning...
.Combination of frigid temperatures along with gusty winds will
result in low wind chills this morning. There is also the
potential for black ice.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills occurring. Black ice occurring,
including during the morning commute. Expect wind chills to
range from 5 below zero to 15 below zero.
* WHERE...Ashe, Alleghany NC and Watauga Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite
in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Roads and sidewalks
that have been cleared of snow may still have a thin layer of
ice. Use caution.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for Black Ice means that refreezing of
roads will occur...resulting in widespread black ice. Be prepared
for very slippery roadways. Some roads that appear clear may be
covered by a thin layer of ice.The latest road conditions for the
state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.