Winter Storm Warning until 07:00PM Monday
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with light sleet accumulation. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 to 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Indiana.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MONTGOMERY ... BOONE ... HAMILTON ... VERMILLION ... PARKE ... PUTNAM ... HENDRICKS ... MARION ... HANCOCK ... HENRY ... VIGO ... CLAY ... OWEN ... MORGAN ... JOHNSON ... SHELBY ... RUSH
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 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.
Address/Location
Rush County Sheriff's Office
131 E 1st St
Rushville, IN 46173
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-932-2931
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP RUSHCOUNTY followed by your message, to 888777
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