Advisory: Winter Weather Advisory until 09:00PM Thursday
* WHAT…For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN…For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to noon CST Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON … WAYNE … EDWARDS … WABASH … PERRY … FRANKLIN … HAMILTON … WHITE … JACKSON … WILLIAMSON … SALINE … UNION … JOHNSON … PERRY … BOLLINGER … CAPE GIRARDEAU … WAYNE … CARTER
Instructions:
Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
