The time to prepare is winding down and we are expecting major impacts to travel and the power grid. Significant amounts of icing is forecast along with accumulating snowfall. Many schools and businesses will be closed, so make sure you have a way to be notified of closures.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected from early Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. Southern Indiana is expected to receive snow/sleet amounts of 6-10 inches, with ice accumulations of 0.2 to 0.5 inches. North central Kentucky is expected to receive snow/sleet amounts of 2 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of 0.2 to 0.6 inches.
* WHERE...Southern Indiana and much of central Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ Sunday to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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.
Here is the HRRR Model which updates every hour is showing in terms of the ice storm which is a significant amount.
The Severe Side
With Winter Storm comes severe weather and there is a threat for all modes in the South. An Enhanced Risk has been issued for portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas where tornadoes are possible.
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