WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT
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
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
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:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning