[ETSkywarnings] Winter Weather Statement

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urgent - winter weather message 
national weather service morristown tn 
416 am est thu feb 1 2007 
 
...significant snow or a mix of wintry precipitation expected 
today and tonight... 
 
.strong winds a few thousand feet into the atmosphere will 
transport moisture from the gulf of mexico into the cold air mass 
that covers much of the southeastern u.s. snow will continue to spread 
across the area today...then warmer air aloft will turn some of the 
precipitation into sleet and rain. cold pockets of air at some 
locations may experience a brief period of light freezing rain as 
well. 
 
the precipitation will likely taper off during the afternoon... 
and will start again at mostly the northern locations thursday 
evening as another weaker system races through the area. 
 
areas along and north of a line from oak ridge to greeneville 
will have a better chance of getting mostly snow and sleet. the 
heaviest amounts of snow should occur in the mountains along the 
tennessee and north carolina line...the northern cumberland 
plateau and across the higher terrain of southwestern virginia. 
some light icing may accumulate up to around 1/10 inch...from any 
periods of light freezing rain. 
 
be sure to check road conditions and the latest forecasts before 
traveling thursday through friday. 
 
stay tuned to this station for later forecasts and statements 
from your national weather service. 
 
county specific message: 
 
/o.ext.kmrx.ww.y.0002.070201t0916z-070201t2100z/ 
meigs-mcminn-northwest monroe-bradley-west polk- 
including the cities of...decatur...athens...madisonville... 
cleveland...benton 
416 am est thu feb 1 2007 
 
...winter weather advisory now in effect until 4 pm est this 
afternoon... 
 
the winter weather advisory is now in effect until 4 pm est this 
afternoon. a wintry mix of snow and sleet will continue this 
morning. late in the morning there may be a mix with light freezing 
rain and then light rain in the afternoon. 
 
total snow accumulations through today evening may total from 1 
to 4 inches. some light ice accumulations of around 1/10 inch will 
also be possible. 
 
a winter weather advisory means that periods of snow...sleet... 
and/or freezing rain are expected or occurring...but 
accumulations are expected to be light.  driving and walking may 
be difficult on untreated roadways and sidewalks. be prepared for 
snow and ice covered roads and limited visibilities. if you must 
travel...slow down and allow extra time to reach your 
destination. 



Affected Counties:
In Tennessee: Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Polk.



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