Winter Storm Warning Issued for Tazewell, Mercer, and Summers Counties Through Early Tuesday
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Virginia and West Virginia, warning of heavy snow and 35 mph wind gusts through 1 AM EST Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Virginia and Southern West Virginia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Blacksburg VA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwest Virginia and Southern West Virginia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg, VA, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia. The alert remains in effect to address ongoing hazardous winter weather conditions.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are included in this warning:
- Virginia: Tazewell County
- West Virginia: Mercer and Summers Counties
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be difficult. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions for their state by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is occurring, with additional snow accumulations of up to one inch expected.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions that may affect travel safety.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 1:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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