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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-04 18:18:52 531 WWUS41 KRNK 050018 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 718 PM EST Wed Feb 4 2026 VAZ032-033-043-044-058-050830- /O.EXA.KRNK.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260205T1500Z/ Patrick-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax- Including the cities of Martinsville, Danville, Rocky Mount, South Boston, and Stuart 718 PM EST Wed Feb 4 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Accumulation 1 to 2 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible along the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Stuart, VA. * WHERE...Halifax, Henry, Pittsylvania, Patrick, and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing drizzle is also possible which may also result in a light glaze. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ NCZ004>006-050830- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260205T1500Z/ Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell- Including the cities of Danbury, Yanceyville, and Eden 718 PM EST Wed Feb 4 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Caswell, Rockingham, and Stokes Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WVZ508-050830- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.A.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1500Z/ Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Duo, Quinwood, and Rainelle 718 PM EST Wed Feb 4 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ 11 Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 01:53:36 993 WWUS41 KRNK 050753 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 253 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 NCZ004>006-051500- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260205T1500Z/ Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell- Including the cities of Danbury, Eden, and Yanceyville 253 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Caswell, Rockingham, and Stokes Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ VAZ032-033-043-044-058-051500- /O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260205T1500Z/ Patrick-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax- Including the cities of Danville, Stuart, South Boston, Rocky Mount, and Martinsville 253 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Halifax, Henry, Pittsylvania, Patrick, and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WVZ508-051800- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.A.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1500Z/ Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Duo, Rainelle, and Quinwood 253 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ SH Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 08:53:13 688 WWUS41 KRNK 051452 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 952 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 NCZ004>006-VAZ032-033-043-044-058-051600- /O.EXP.KRNK.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260205T1500Z/ Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Patrick-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania- Halifax- Including the cities of Danville, Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Yanceyville, Danbury, South Boston, Eden, and Stuart 952 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... Snow flurries will still be possible this morning. Accumulation of snow has ended. However, roads will still be slick in spots, so use caution if you must travel. $$ WVZ508-052300- /O.CON.KRNK.WS.A.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1500Z/ Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Duo, Quinwood, and Rainelle 952 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ WP Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-05 11:40:17 666 WWUS41 KRNK 051740 WSWRNK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 WVZ508-060145- /O.UPG.KRNK.WS.A.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KRNK.WS.W.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1500Z/ Western Greenbrier- Including the cities of Duo, Quinwood, and Rainelle 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ NCZ001-018-VAZ007-009>011-015-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-060145- /O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0008.260206T1800Z-260207T1200Z/ Ashe-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Grayson-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier- Including the cities of Clifton Forge, Bland, Independence, Union, Troutdale, Bluefield, Boone, Whitetop, Pearisburg, Hinton, Hot Springs, West Jefferson, Hix, Lewisburg, Marion, Covington, New Castle, Alderson, Tazewell, White Sulphur Springs, Flat Top, and Volney 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. && $$ WP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||