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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning which is in effect from February 2, 2022, at 5:00 AM until February 3, 2022, at 7:00 PM.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
333 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022INZ009-017-018-023>025-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-020445-/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0002.220202T1000Z-220204T0000Z/
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Including the cities of Auburn, Garrett, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, Roanoke, Bryan, Montpelier, Edgerton, Wauseon, Archbold, Swanton, Delta, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, and Payne
333 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY…
- WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches with locally higher amounts and ice accumulations of a light glaze.
- WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.
- WHEN…From 5 AM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Thursday.
- IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact travel starting Wednesday morning, persisting through the day Thursday.
- ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Rain will change to snow from northwest to southeast late tonight into Wednesday morning. The first round of snow will be the when the heaviest snow will occur with 8 to 12 inches of snow is expected. Additional accumulations are expected Thursday along with blowing and drifting snow and falling temperatures. Visibilities will be reduced Thursday, especially in rural areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
This storm will bring potentially dangerous winter weather early Wednesday through Thursday. Unplowed roads are likely to become impassable in mainly rural areas. Plummeting wind chills accompanied by blowing and drifting snow could bring a potentially lethal travel situation with wind chills falling below zero if you become stuck in your vehicle Thursday night. Plan now to make any needed travel changes to avoid travel during this time. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this developing major winter storm. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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