Major Shut Down Winter Storm Saturday-Monday

A significant shut down winter storm is expected tomorrow starting around 2 pm eastern standard time. This storm will cause major disruptions to daily life across a large area. 10 to 15 inches of snow is expected across Central and Northeastern Kentucky. Further South and West, a significant ice storm is expected, power outages are expected. 

WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain along and
south of the Bluegrass and Western Kentucky Parkways. South of the
Parkways, storm total snow and sleet of 4 to 10 inches, with total
ice amounts up to a half an inch. Localized areas across southern
or eastern Kentucky could see up to three quarters of an inch.
Across southern Indiana and north central Kentucky, mainly snow,
heavy at times. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches.
Localized higher amounts of snow and sleet possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north
central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Saturday to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
Monday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Indiana, for Indiana Road
Conditions please visit http://511in.org In Kentucky, for Kentucky
Road Conditions please visit http://goky.ky.gov

Very cold temperatures will follow with lows in the negatives.

Percent chance greater than or equal to 4"

Percent chance greater than or equal to 8" of snow

HRRR Model Forecast

Nam 3km Model Forecast

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/
THIS EVENING TO NOON EST /11 AM CST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north
central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to noon EST /11 AM
CST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result
in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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