.WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, a mix of freezing
drizzle and sleet is expected tonight. Additional sleet
accumulations of less than a half inch and ice accumulations of
one tenth to two tenths of an inch. For the Winter Storm Watch,
a mix of freezing rain and sleet is likely late Tuesday night
through late Wednesday night. Total sleet accumulation of up to
a half inch and ice accumulations up to a quarter inch is possible.
* WHERE...Iron MO, Madison MO and Reynolds MO Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST
Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night
through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the
ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Instructions:
A Winter Weather Advisory is issued for a variety of winter
weather conditions, such as snow, blowing snow, sleet, or
freezing drizzle and rain. It only takes a small amount of wintry
precipitation to make roads, bridges, sidewalks, and parking lots
icy and dangerous. It is often difficult to tell when ice begins
to form, so do not be caught off guard.
A Winter Storm Watch is advanced notice that the potential for
severe winter weather exists in the Watch area, but it does not
mean it is a certainty. Those in the Watch area should begin
preparing in case the storm does materialize. If you have travel
planned, you may want to adjust your travel time to avoid the
storm. Also, you should use this advanced notice to make certain
your vehicle is winterized. Make preparations at home by stocking
emergency supplies, such as food, medicine, and extra heating
fuel, just in case the storm makes travel impossible. This is
especially important for those living in rural areas.
The latest road conditions can be obtained on the Internet at
traveler.modot.org/map/ or by calling 1-888-275-6636.
Address/Location
Madison Co Missouri Emergency Management
806 W College Ave
Fredericktown, MO 63645
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 573-783-2747
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Watch