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A developing midweek storm system is raising concern for freezing rain across parts of Tennessee and West Virginia on Wednesday, creating the potential for dangerous travel conditions as temperatures hover near the freezing mark. The region sits in a high-risk transition zone between cold surface air and warmer air aloft, a setup favorable for icing.
On Wednesday, precipitation is expected to spread across the region as rain, but cold air trapped near the ground may cause rain to freeze on contact, particularly across higher elevations and sheltered valleys. Areas at risk include eastern Tennessee, such as Knoxville, Morristown, and the Cumberland Plateau, along with much of central and southern West Virginia, including Charleston, Beckley, and surrounding mountain communities…