Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 7:23PM EST until January 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 4:23pm
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 12:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulation up to a
tenth of an inch due to freezing drizzle. Winds gusting as high as
40 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; travel will be very difficult.
The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power
lines and could cause sporadic power outages. 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