Winter Storm Warning
Issued by the National Weather Service at 9:01 PM CST on February 8, 2010/
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ Wednesday...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ Wednesday.
* Timing... snow will overspread the area late tonight and then
continue through Tuesday night. The snow will taper off to snow
showers on Wednesday. Northwest winds will increase to 15 to 25
mph with 30 to 40 mph gusts late Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Total snowfall by late Wednesday should range from 6 to 11
inches... with significantly higher drifts.
* Main impact... heavy snow will cause hazardous travel conditions
late tonight through Wednesday. Increasing northwest winds will
cause considerable blowing and drifting snow late Tuesday night
and Wednesday... resulting in near blizzard conditions with
whiteout conditions at times and some impassable roads in rural
areas. Travel difficulties at The Fort Wayne Airport and on
Interstate 69 and 65... and routes 24 and 30 will cause
significant delays and impact to Commerce.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means
severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel
dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel... keep
an extra flashlight... food... and water in your vehicle in case of
an emergency.
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