Winter Storm Watch until 01:00AM Friday
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation and heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel will likely become very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will likely significantly reduce visibility with large snow drifts over open areas Thursday. The hazardous conditions will effect midweek commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A major winter storm is anticipated. Widespread disruptions of travel and commerce are expected starting Tuesday night and persisting through at least Thursday. Wind chill temperatures will be in the single digits Thursday and below zero Thursday night.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WELLS ... ADAMS ... GRANT ... BLACKFORD ... JAY ... PUTNAM ... VAN WERT ... ALLEN
Instructions:
This storm will bring potentially dangerous winter weather early Wednesday through Thursday. Unplowed roads are likely to become impassable over most areas. Plummeting wind chills accompanied by blowing and drifting snow could bring a potentially lethal travel situation if you become stuck in your vehicle Thursday through Thursday night. Plan now to make any needed travel changes to avoid travel during this time. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this developing major winter storm.
Address/Location
Grant County Emergency Management
401 S Adams St
Marion, IN 46953
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-651-2410
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