Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 12:16PM EST until January 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 9:16am
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, and
southwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* 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.
Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday evening commute.
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