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Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 1:47AM CST until January 6 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleetaccumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations betweentwo tenths and one half of an inch.* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois and southwest Indiana.* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /7 AM EST/ Monday.* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and treelimbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Expectpower outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could beimpossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Mondaymorning commute.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic blast will arrive Monday and lastthrough most of the week. Wind chill values will drop into thesingle digits or below zero at times, which can be even moredangerous with any long duration power outages.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions canbe obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roadsPersons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for suddenchanges in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and themotorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach yourdestination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especiallycautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car iswinterized and in good working order.Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to yourelectric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadwaysand the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

National Weather Service