01/05/2025
WINTER STORM WARNING AND ICE STORM WARNING EXTENDED
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
159 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025
ILZ084>094-KYZ007-010-013>016-018>020-MOZ076-086-087-100-107-111-
061100-
/O.EXT.KPAH.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T1800Z/
Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope-Hardin-
Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Livingston-Crittenden-Caldwell-Union KY-
Webster-Hopkins-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape
Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-Scott-
Including the cities of Van Buren, Herrin, Perryville, Owensboro,
Vienna, Calhoun, Madisonville, Golconda, Harrisburg, Jackson,
Carbondale, Smithland, Sikeston, Murphysboro, Marion, Metropolis,
Princeton, Elizabethtown, Dixon, Morganfield, Marble Hill,
Henderson, Cape Girardeau, Cairo, Shawneetown, Piedmont, Mound
City, and Jonesboro
159 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025
..ICE STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Significant icing expected through the early evening with a
mix of sleet and freezing rain. Winds gusting to 30 mph. A period
of freezing drizzle is likely tonight before precipitation changes
to snow late night through Monday morning. Additional snow and
sleet accumulations up to two inches and additional ice
accumulations up to a quarter inch with locally higher amounts.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and
southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power
lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power
outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads
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.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
159 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025
ILZ075>078-080>083-INZ081-082-085>088-061100-
/O.EXT.KPAH.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T1800Z/
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Pinckneyville, Albion, Mount
Carmel, Boonville, Evansville, Fairfield, Fort Branch, West
Frankfort, Rockport, Mount Vernon, Carmi, Poseyville, and
McLeansboro
159 PM CST Sun Jan 5 2025 /259 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2025/
..WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /1 PM EST/
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation through the early evening with a
mix of sleet and freezing rain. Winds gusting to 30 mph. A period
of freezing drizzle is likely tonight before precipitation changes
to snow late night through Monday morning. Additional snow and
sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and additional ice
accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois and southwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until noon CST /1 PM EST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power
outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be
nearly impossible.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can
be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads
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.
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