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Winter Storm Watch issued January 8 at 1:39PM CST until January 11 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY...AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW ANTICIPATED AS A WINTER STORM MOVES THROUGHTHE QUAD-STATE....A broad storm system will move into the area Thursday night andFriday. Snowfall will begin during the pre-dawn hours Friday andpersist through much of the day.* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and5 inches possible.* WHERE...A portion of western Kentucky.* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday evening.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery roadconditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Fridaymorning and evening commutes.Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.Persons 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.

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Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 8 at 7:25PM CST until January 9 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog andslippery spots developing on roads and bridges.* WHERE...In Illinois, Gallatin, Saline, and Williamson Counties. InKentucky, Daviess, Hopkins, McLean, Muhlenberg, Union KY, andWebster Counties.* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Thursday.* IMPACTS...Low visibility and black ice could make drivingconditions hazardous.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The risk for black ice development from densefreezing fog will be greatest on untreated roads and bridges.If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty ofdistance ahead of you.

National Weather Service

Flood Warning issued January 8 at 4:29PM CST until January 9 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a FloodWarning for the following rivers in Kentucky...Green River at Paradise affecting Muhlenberg County.For the Green River...including Paradise, Calhoun...Minor floodingis forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Green River at Paradise.* WHEN...From this afternoon to tomorrow evening.* IMPACTS...At 380.0 feet, Water rises over the skimmer wall at theTVA fossil plant.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- The current stage is 379.9 ft.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 380.1feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall belowflood stage early tomorrow afternoon.- Flood stage is 380.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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