The winter storm that has developed over the region is fairly strong and will continue to impact the counties along and north/west of the Ohio River. In rare cases, storms like this can produce thundersnow! We have had several reports of this phenomenon in Cape Girardeau, Carbondale, and Paducah.
From the website www.theweatherprediction.com, here is a great excerpt on thundersnow and how it develops! Click here for an interesting read.
Icy roads are a major concern this afternoon and evening in the areas under a WINTER STORM WARNING. Travel is not advised, especially in Southern Illinois and SE Missouri. Be cautious and carry an winter weather emergency kit if you do have to commute these dangerous areas. Here is what to have with you....
(Thanks to NOAA for this information!)
In Vehicles
Plan your travel and check the latest
weather reports to avoid the storm!
Fully check and winterize
your
vehicle before the winter season begins.
Carry a WINTER STORM
SURVIVAL KIT:
•
Mobile phone, charger, batteries
•
Blankets/sleeping bags
•
Flashlight with extra batteries
•
First-aid kit
•
Knife
•
High-calorie, non-perishable food
•
Extra clothing to keep dry
•
Large empty can to use as
emergency toilet. Tissues and
paper towels for sanitary purposes
•
Small can and waterproof matches
to melt snow for drinking water
•
Sack of sand or cat litter for traction
•
Shovel
•
Windshield scraper and brush
•
Tool kit
•
Tow rope
•
Battery booster cables
•
Water container
•
Compass and road maps.
Keep your gas tank near full
to
avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines.
Avoid traveling alone.
Let someone know your timetable
and primary and alternate routes.
