Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation through the early evening with a mix of sleet and freezing rain. Winds gusting to 30 mph. A period of freezing drizzle is likely tonight before precipitation changes to snow late night through Monday morning. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and additional ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois and southwest Indiana.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /1 PM EST/ Monday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic blast will arrive Monday and last through most of the week. Wind chill values will drop into the single digits or below zero at times, which can be even more dangerous with any long duration power outages.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON ... WAYNE ... EDWARDS ... WABASH ... PERRY ... FRANKLIN ... HAMILTON ... WHITE ... GIBSON ... PIKE ... POSEY ... VANDERBURGH ... WARRICK ... SPENCER

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads 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. 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.