Winter Storm Warning until 12:00AM Friday
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches, sleet accumulations around 1 inch, and ice accumulations up to three tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois. Portions of southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to Midnight CST Thursday Night.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MARION ... WASHINGTON ... RANDOLPH ... ST. FRANCOIS ... STE. GENEVIEVE ... IRON ... MADISON ... REYNOLDS
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions can be obtained at traveler.modot.org/map or by calling 1-888-275-6636. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. It only takes a small amount of sleet to make roads, bridges, sidewalks and parking lots icy and dangerous. Plan for a slow trip and use caution when approaching turns, bridges and overpasses. Remain alert for rapid changes in road conditions.
Address/Location
City of Salem IL. Department of Emergency Management
201 S Rotan St
Salem, IL 62881
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning