Full Notification

Delaware County is now under a Travel Advisory due to the poor road conditions.

Routine travel or activities may be restricted

in areas because of a hazardous situation.

Citizens should use caution or avoid these

areas. Schools and businesses may begin to

implement their emergency action plans.



Q. Is this a Level III emergency?

A. Yes, this was formally a Level III emergency. For clarity and uniformity Indiana has adopted this color advisory system. For many county's the levels were confusing. What may be Level III in Delaware County may have been a Level II in Wayne County.



Q. What is a winter weather watch? warning? advisory?
A. NOAA's National Weather Service issues Winter Storm Outlooks when forecasters believe there is a good chance of a major winter storm. A Winter Storm Watch is issued to alert the public to the possibility of a blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain or heavy sleet. Winter Storm Warnings are issued when a hazardous winter weather event is imminent or occurring, and is considered a threat to life and property. Finally, a Winter Weather Advisory is issued for accumulations of snow, freezing rain, freezing drizzle and sleet that will cause significant inconveniences and, if caution is not exercised, could lead to life-threatening situations.