Winter Storm Warning for Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina

Winter Storm Warning for Cherokee and Clay counties, North Carolina

 

Posted at 3:15 pm from the National Weather Service:

Accumulating snowfall expected on Friday across Southwest North Carolina and the mountains of Eastern Tennessee…

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST

SATURDAY…

Light to moderate snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute.

Additional snow accumulations of one to three inches are expected.

 

Additional Details

Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511.

 

Ways to prepare and stay safe:

• Stay indoors during the storm.
  Prolonged exposure to cold can cause hypothermia.
  
• Walk and drive carefully on icy sidewalks and roads.                                                                                         Many injuries and accidents are caused by slippery conditions.
• Before driving, let someone know your destination, route and expected time of arrival.
  If your car gets stuck, it’ll be easier to find you.
• If you lose feeling and color in your nose, ears, hands or feet, cover the exposed area, avoid         rubbing your skin and seek medical help immediately.                                                                                         You may have frostbite.                                                                                                                                                      
• When shoveling snow, take breaks and lift lighter loads.                                                                                Working too hard can lead to heart attacks.                                                                                                                  
• Stay Dry.                                                                                                                                                                 Wet clothes makes you lose body heat, increasing your risk for hypothermia.