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Winter Storm Watch issued November 13 at 4:03PM EST until November 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg

...Wintry mess expected Wednesday Night into Thursday... .Low pressure over the Gulf Coast will stay west of the Appalachians Wednesday night into Thursday, while another low forms off the coast of South Carolina. At the same time, cold high pressure will wedge southward into our area keeping temperatures at or below freezing at and near the surface. This will result in a threat of freezing rain and sleet Wednesday night into Thursday. ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Light to moderate icing possible. Total ice accumulations of a quarter to six tenths of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, north central and northwest North Carolina and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Although road surfaces will be warm, some slick spots could occur.

Counties Affected:
Alleghany; Ashe; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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Flood Watch issued November 13 at 3:25PM EST until further notice by NWS Blacksburg

...Another round of moderate to heavy rain may produce flooding... .Low pressure will move from the Gulf Coast States Wednesday evening to west of the southern Appalachians Thursday morning. A secondary low will form along the southeast coast during this time lifting north to the Delmarva by Thursday evening. Precipitation amounts of one and a quarter to 2 inches will be possible during this time. That combined with already saturated soils and elevated streams and river levels may lead to flooding. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Carroll, Charlotte, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania. * From Wednesday evening through Thursday evening * 1 to 2 inches of rain on already saturated soils, and with some rivers still elevated, could lead to more flooding, Wednesday night through Thursday. * Flooding of streams, and creeks, along with main stem rivers may flood.

Counties Affected:
Ashe

Issued by: NWS Blacksburg (Southwest Virginia)
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