Weather Update Forecast Snow and Sleet Expected Friday
A winter alert forecasts snow before 5 p.m. followed by sleet with a high near 28. The chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow and sleet accumulation could reach 3 to 7 inches.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 2016
Page
1
A winter alert forecasts snow before 5 p.m. followed by sleet with a high near 28. The chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow and sleet accumulation could reach 3 to 7 inches.
A dehydrated emaciated baby northern fur seal was found in bushes at a Hayward business park after crossing Interstate 880. Police said the seal escaped the water, prompting initial thoughts it might be a possum or unusual cat before the pup was identified and taken for care.
Reported fires include a structure blaze in Bluefield during a five event, a separate house fire on Lyndale Avenue, and a state police incident linked to a Secret Santa activity in Duhling. No injuries specified and details are sparse.
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Region readies for a winter storm forecast to dump 12 to 18 inches, with NWS warnings in effect from midnight Thursday through Sunday. West Virginia and Virginia counties face 20s temps, 10 to 20 mph winds with higher gusts. highway crews prepare to repeat routes to keep roads passable.
In Princeton and Bluefield area, Salvation Army units mobilize shelters with up to 60 beds, full kitchens, and mobile meal service to aid residents losing power. Lt. Howard Hoffman and Major Raymond Pruitt said warming stations offer cots and food if the winter storm worsens.
West Virginia and Virginia school systems shut down or plan closures as winter storm bears down. Mercer County decided by 3 pm Thursday to close, McDowell and Monroe counties also closed, with further decisions pending. An SAT at Bluefield High was cancelled and rescheduled later. Officials note 12 build in instructional days and potential make up days beyond June.
The Republican Senate in Harletonon West Virginia advanced right-to-work legislation Thursday in a 17-16 party-line vote with one seat vacant. Union workers in attendance booed and shouted as the measure heads to a House with a larger GOP majority and awaits a Supreme Court ruling.
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