The National Weather Service in Morristown, Tennessee, has issued a winter storm warning for the Knoxville area which is to remain in effect until 7 AM EST this morning, cautioning residents about additional moderate to heavy snowfall overnight with expected accumulations of up to two inches, particularly hitting the Tri-Cities area and Southwest Virginia hard, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS advises that roads, especially bridges and overpasses, are likely to become slick and hazardous. They urge travelers to carry an extra flashlight, food, and water in case of an emergency. Hazardous road conditions continue across the region, particularly on secondary roads, due to a mix of ice and snow. The alert confirms the ongoing risk to motorists.
Following the storm warning, the NWS also released a hazardous weather outlook for the area, which includes portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia; while road conditions are still a concern today, the outlook for the coming week shows a significantly lower probability for widespread hazardous weather.
For those seeking the latest weather updates or information on current road conditions, the NWS encourages contacting the relevant state department by dialing 5 1 1, persons should consider delaying all travel, but motorists should use extreme caution if travel is necessary and for those who are venturing out in the aftermath of the snowfall, the National Weather Service website also includes a detailed forecast and preparedness actions to stay safe during such severe weather conditions.
