Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 4:31AM EST until January 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 1:31am
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 7 and 10 inches and ice accumulations up to
one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, and
southwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of
snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic
power outages. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and
tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
Sullivan; Greene; Monroe; Brown; Bartholomew; Decatur; Knox; Daviess; Martin; Lawrence; Jackson; Jennings
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN