Headline:
Ice Storm Warning issued January 6 at 2:02AM CST until January 6 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Ice Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 12:02am
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice
accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and
southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
remain slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power
lines and tree limbs may lead to additional power outages due to
wind gusts up to 30 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions. The
hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic blast will arrive Monday and last
through most of the week. Wind chill values will drop into the
single digits or below zero at times, which can be even more
dangerous with any long duration power outages.
Instruction:
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
Area Description:
Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Livingston; Crittenden; Caldwell; Union; Webster; Hopkins; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY