Full Notification

... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Tuesday morning through
Tuesday evening...

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Winter Storm
Watch... which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday
evening.

* Timing... from late morning Tuesday through Tuesday evening.

* Accumulations... moderate to heavy snow possible from the Ozark
foothills region... northeast toward Perryville. Amounts up to
four inches cannot be ruled out with isolated higher amounts
possible. Over the rest of southeast Missouri... precipitation
should transition to more sleet and freezing rain with moderate
accumulations of sleet and ice possible especially toward
Highway 60... to the Arkansas state line.

* Impacts... significant travel impacts probable. Ice accumulations
could have an impact on trees and power lines.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that would greatly impact
travel. Stay tuned for later statements. This watch will be
upgraded to a warning if winter storm conditions become more
certain.

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Robert E. Hearnes, Director
Charleston Department of Public Safety
204 N. Main St.
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3737
http://www.charlestondps.org/
http://www.facebook.com/charlestondps
http://local.nixle.com/charleston-mo-department-of-public-safety/
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