Winter Storm Warning until 07:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, blowing snow continuing. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills continuing. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky and South Central and Southwest Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning and Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 7 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through Saturday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: OHIO ... SWITZERLAND ... CARROLL ... GALLATIN ... BOONE ... KENTON ... CAMPBELL ... OWEN ... GRANT ... PENDLETON ... BRACKEN ... ROBERTSON ... MASON ... CLERMONT ... BROWN ... HIGHLAND
Instructions:
Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iln as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Address/Location
Ohio County IN Communications
121 S High St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-438-2883
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