A Winter Storm Warning starts Friday afternoon and runs through Sunday morning in parts of the Carolinas. What The National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings ahead of a significant winter weather event including snow, ice, sleet or blowing snow or a combination of these hazards. Heavy snow is expected with accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 miles per hour. When The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Friday at 4 p.m. to Sunday at 7 a.m.WhereNortheast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.Impacts expectedHeavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.How to PreparePrepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking and weather stripping. Learn how to keep pipes from freezing. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups. Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication. Remember the needs of your pets. Have extra batteries for radios and flashlights.
GREENVILLE, S.C. —
A Winter Storm Warning starts Friday afternoon and runs through Sunday morning in parts of the Carolinas.
What
The National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings ahead of a significant winter weather event including snow, ice, sleet or blowing snow or a combination of these hazards. Heavy snow is expected with accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 miles per hour.
When
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Friday at 4 p.m. to Sunday at 7 a.m.
Where
Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
Impacts expected
Heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
How to Prepare
Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking and weather stripping. Learn how to keep pipes from freezing. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups. Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication. Remember the needs of your pets. Have extra batteries for radios and flashlights.