Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued January 3 at 6:51PM EST until January 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 3:51pm
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy wintry precipitation is expected. High probability
for snow amounts of 6 inches or more, with potential for
significant accumulations of sleet and freezing rain across
southern portions of central Indiana. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are
also expected.
* WHERE...All of central Indiana.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday 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.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
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:
Carroll; Warren; Tippecanoe; Clinton; Howard; Fountain; Montgomery; Boone; Tipton; Hamilton; Madison; Delaware; Randolph; Vermillion; Parke; Putnam; Hendricks; Marion; Hancock; Henry; Vigo; Clay; Owen; Morgan; Johnson; Shelby; Rush; Sullivan; Greene; Monroe; Brown; Bartholomew; Decatur; Knox; Daviess; Martin; Lawrence; Jackson; Jennings
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN