Full Notification

Areas Affected: Cass; Berrien
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Dangerously cold wind chills possible
starting Tuesday evening. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to
8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as
45 below zero possible by Wednesday.

* WHERE...Berrien and Cass MI Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
For the Wind Chill Watch, from Tuesday evening through
Thursday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning
or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could
cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination
of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind
chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for
updates on this situation.

Instructions:

Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms and blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds. A winter storm can:

Last a few hours or several days;
Knock out heat, power, and communication services; and
Place older adults, young children, and sick individuals at greater risk.
IF YOU ARE UNDER A WINTER STORM WARNING, FIND SHELTER RIGHT AWAY

Stay off roads.
Stay indoors and dress warmly.
Prepare for power outages.
Use generators outside only and away from windows.
Listen for emergency information and alerts.
Look for signs of hypothermia and frostbite.
Check on neighbors.