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Ice Storm Warning issued January 5 at 1:59PM CST until January 6 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY* WHAT...Significant icing expected through the early evening with amix of sleet and freezing rain. Winds gusting to 30 mph. A periodof freezing drizzle is likely tonight before precipitation changesto snow late night through Monday morning. Additional snow andsleet accumulations up to two inches and additional iceaccumulations up to a quarter inch with locally higher amounts.* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, andsoutheast Missouri.* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willbecome slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on powerlines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting poweroutages. 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 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.Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extraflashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.Prepare for possible power outages. 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.
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