High winds hold the potential to damage power lines, but so far Appalachian Power reports only scattered outtages. National Weather Service Forecasters in Blacksburg say we can expect more of the same as the storm continues to move northward. But Melanie there are no reports of any injuries, or serious problems there. The rain may have been the reason a small Toyota compact car spun out of control, and flipped several times on Interstate 81 this morning. It happened near the Dixie Caverns Exit in the northbound lanes.
Police say the car hydroplaned, flipped and landed in the median.
The hospital will not release information on Rico's condition. No charges have been filed. Three years of bloody fighting in the Balkans appears to be over. President Clinton today announced a Bosnia cease-fire agreement. The President also says the three sides have agreed to hold peace talks in the United States.