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Winter Weather

Broken Tree Limbs from Winter Storms Can Cause Damage

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Once again this weekend Old Man Winter is about to pay central North Carolina a visit.  Last weekend the Vance County area experienced snow, sleet and freezing rain along with some breezy conditions. Paul McKenzie of the Vance Co. Extension Service explained on today’s Home and Garden Show during The Local Skinny! that large shade trees can be damaged by winter storms. “After a winter storm of any type, particularly with ice and wind, you should check those large shade trees for broken limbs and branches,” McKenzie said. “Obviously, the ones that are on the ground are easy to spot but, the ones stuck in a tree are much harder,” McKenzie continued.

Eventually, due to more wind or with the passage of time, these limbs and branches will eventually fall. The danger is that they could fall on an out building, your home or vehicle. More importantly, they may fall on a pet or a person causing injury.

“If you see anything you can’t handle with a pole saw, keeping your feet on the ground, you should hire a trained professional to take care of the limbs,” McKenzie said.

The Lawn and Garden Show can be heard on WIZS as part of the Local Skinny! every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. on WIZS 1450am, 100.1fm and online at wizs.com.

Winter Storm Update & Cancellations

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Click here for the LATEST BRIEFING FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

You may report weather delays and cancellations by email to news@wizs.com or by text at 432-0774. Delays and cancellations will be posted on the WIZS Facebook page – click here – and announced on the air for this event.

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RALEIGH:

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Refreezing of melted snow and ice tonight will create very hazardous travel conditions through mid morning Tuesday.

* WHERE…Portions of central North Carolina.

* WHEN…Until 9 AM EST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Dangerous travel conditions will linger through Tuesday morning. Road and sidewalk ice are likely to develop with clearing skies late tonight, in addition to the residual snow and ice on the ground and secondary roads.

* Temperatures will remain nearly steady in the 30s today, then fall into the 20s tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for Black Ice means that icy roads from snowmelt will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads through Tuesday morning, so use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be found online at DriveNC.gov.

WIZS LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON AND TUESDAY MORNING (12/10 – 12/11)

SCHOOLS –

  • Vance-Granville Community College — All campuses closed Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, because of inclement weather.
  • Vance County Schools — closed on Tuesday, December 11, for all students and school system staff members due to continued bad road conditions because of the heavy snowfall in our area. Revised high school exam schedule will be announced when everyone returns to school.
  • Victory Christian School and Daycare – closed Tuesday, December 11th
  • Crossroads Christian School – closed Tuesday, Dec 11
  • Granville County School — school cancelled for all students and staff for Tuesday, December 11, 2018.  The staff is consulting with our Board of Education on makeup days for students and staff and will communicate calendar updates very soon.  Please know we are exploring all options. Updates to come soon.
  • Franklin County Schools — closed Tuesday, December 11 for students and staff. All before and after school activities are canceled and all facilities are closed to the public.

GOVERNMENT –

  • HENDERSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR MONDAY NIGHT 12/10/18 CANCELLED, WILL BE MADE UP
  • Franklin County Government Offices are expected to open Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., however employees are encouraged to monitor the Employee Notification Line for any possible changes in schedule.

COURT –

  • The Vance County Clerk of Court Office — opening at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, and all Courts District and Small Claims are starting at 11:00 a.m.

BUSINESS –

  • KARTS — closed Tuesday. Office Staff should follow inclement weather plan.
Winter Weather

Winter Storm Updates (12-9-18)

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Remember to tune in to WIZS Radio at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM with a regular radio.

Click here for the LATEST BRIEFING FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.

You may report weather delays and cancellations by email to news@wizs.com or by text at 432-0774. Delays and cancellations will be posted on the WIZS Facebook page – click here – and announced on the air for this event.

Winter Storm Update 8 a.m. (12-9-18)

The situation across Vance County is serious and is likely to become more dangerous.  Vance County appears, at this time, to be the dividing line for the snow and freezing rain, with a sharp projected difference in the likely snow fall amounts – from 10 inches in the northwest to 4 inches in the southeast.

Brian Short, Henderson-Vance County Director of Emergency Operations says:

“Attached (above link) is the latest from the NWS regarding our current winter storm. The roads are already covered in Vance County, and, as I type this email, the snow is coming down hard. As you can see from the attached graphics there is very tight gradient that splits Vance County with very high amounts of snow depicted in the northwest quadrant. This is of course an estimate and is dependent on a number of factors. Regardless we are still expecting a significant snowfall with this system.

“The concern now is the amount of freezing rain that we are now forecast to receive. It has been increased since the previous briefing and now calls for amounts that are likely to cause significant power outages. The ice accumulation coupled with the wind gusts will almost certainly result in downed trees as well.

“Remember if power should be lost, please do not to use any outdoor sources of heat inside your home, meaning no charcoal or gas grills. This is extremely dangerous and should not be done. If you are using an approved indoor secondary heat source such as kerosene heater, please make sure it is at least 36 inches away from walls or other objects that could ignite from the heat. Also, be extremely careful using candles to light your home in the event of a power loss and keep them away from anything that could ignite easily.

“Remember also not to exert yourself beyond your own physical limitations shoveling snow or performing other outdoor activities. Keep in mind that if travel becomes hazardous it could take our responders longer than normal to reach you, so please use good judgment and be careful with any strenuous activities. Also, remember to take care of your pets. Remember they feel cold just like people do so please bring them inside or make arrangements outside to keep them warm.

“As of now, we are strongly encouraging everyone to stay home and off the roads. Unless you have a job that requires it, please do not venture out. You could get stuck or have an accident and end up stranded in your vehicle until help can arrive. Also, vehicles stranded in the snow can cause response delays for responders as they have to navigate around them….So please stay home and off the roads until it is safe to move around.

“Please continue to monitor the storm closely as it approaches using whatever source of information that you typically use. We will be updating our agency Facebook page regularly and will also continue to forward along additional information via email as it is received.

“We also ask that you DO NOT call 911 to report power outages. There is nothing that 911 can do about that and we cannot have your power restored any faster than if you call the power company your self. However if you lose power and have a life safety issue due to the loss of power, please call 911 immediately and let them know. For everyone else, please call your power company directly and let them know.

“Everyone please stay safe.”

Remember, a State of Emergency remains in effect after Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington and Archie Taylor, chairman of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, proclaimed a State of Emergency for the City of Henderson and County of Vance beginning Friday, December 7, 2018, at 5 p.m. The State of Emergency will be in effect for a period of four days unless rescinded by authorities.  General Emergency Protective Measures are in place. No public restrictions are in place at this time.