A winter storm watch has been issued beginning at 1 a.m. on Monday through Tuesday at 7 p.m., according to information from Chattooga County EMA Director Eddie Henderson.

The storm is expected to move in on Monday morning and last through Tuesday evening with primarily rain, snow and sleet expected.

There is the possibility of brief periods of freezing rain possible with light snow expected near the end of the weather event on Tuesday afternoon.

Significant travel problems will begin on Monday with the main threat being black ice.

An updated briefing on Sunday afternoon and AM 1180 Chattooga County Radio will pass that information on to you.