Winter Storm Warning
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations up to two inches, sleet accumulations around 1 inch,
and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois. Portions
of east central Missouri.
* WHEN...From Noon Wednesday to Midnight CST Thursday Night.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
evening and Thursday morning commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
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.
For additional information on cold weather in the City of St. Louis, visit our website: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/cold/
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Missouri, the latest road conditions can be obtained at traveler.modot.org/map or by calling 1-888-275-6636. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. 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.
For additional information on cold weather in the City of St. Louis, visit our website: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/cold/
Address/Location
City of St. Louis Emergency Management
1915 Olive St
St. Louis, MO 63103
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Warning