Headline:
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 9 at 2:18AM CST until January 9 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Cold Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 9, 2025 - 12:18am
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as
low as 2 below expected. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility
one quarter mile or less in freezing fog and slippery spots
developing on roads and bridges.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and
western Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Low visibility and black ice
could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold conditions are expected in
areas impacted by the recent ice storm that may still have
lingering power outages.
Instruction:
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you. Be alert for black ice and use extra caution
if driving, especially on untreated roads and bridges.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Henderson
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY