Winter Storm Warning
Friday, November 30th, 2007… WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2:00 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT …
The National Weather Service in Chicago has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning, which is in effect from 2:00 PM Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night.
Snow or sleet will develop late Saturday afternoon and increase in intensity by sunset. Some snow or sleet accumulations are likely before the precipitation changes to freezing rain Saturday evening. Once the freezing rain begins the potential exists for several hours of freezing rain which could result in ice accumulations in excess of a quarter inch.
Potentially complicating the situation will be the increasingly strong southeast winds late Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. Southeast winds will increase to 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH Saturday evening. Where ice does accumulate on trees and powerlines, the strong winds will greatly increase the potential for significant tree and powerline damage.
Now is the time to prepare. Persons in the Warning area should stock up on non-perishable foods, candles, and medications in the event of a prolonged power outage. Only a small amount of ice accumulation on untreated roadways can make travel nearly impossible. Do not wait until the storm to begin to prepare!
Temperatures will rise above freezing by late Saturday night with ice melting and improving conditions expected by Sunday morning.
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. The will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
