Winter Storm Warning for Steuben County
.. Winter Storm Warning in effect from midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/
tonight to 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ Wednesday...
The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued a
Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow... which is
in effect from midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 5 PM EDT /4 PM
CDT/ Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
Hazardous weather...
* timing... rain will move into the area tonight and change to
snow around midnight and then continue through Wednesday
morning before tapering off by Wednesday afternoon.
* Snow accumulation... 6 to 9 inches... with considerable blowing
and drifting snow.
* Impacts... heavy snowfall rates of one to two inches per
hour... and north winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 to 40
mph will result in hazardous travel conditions late tonight and
Wednesday. The strong winds may also cause tree branches to be
blown down... possibly resulting in a few power outages.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight...
food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Instructions:
Watch for rapidly changing weather conditions and deteriorating road conditions.
Address/Location
Steuben County Sheriff's Office
206 E Gale St
Angola, IN 46703
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 260-668-1000
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning