URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Indianapolis IN

…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6

inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Blowing snow. Wind

chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE…Portions of central, east central, north central and
west central Indiana including Terre Haute, Vigo and surrounding
counties in Indiana and Illinois.

* WHEN…From 3 PM Thursday to 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing

snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous

conditions are expected to impact the morning and evening

commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. The cold wind

chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed

skin in as little as 15 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A flash freeze is likely Thursday night

with temperatures dropping more than 30 degrees in a matter of

hours during the transition from rain to snow. Heaviest snow is

expected shortly after frontal passage Thursday evening into

Thursday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in

your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for Indiana can be obtained by calling 1-800-261-7623