NWS issues Winter Storm Warning for Russell, surrounding counties

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING TO 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ FRIDAY…
…WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/
THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ FRIDAY…

* WHAT…Total snow accumulation 2 to 3 inches, locally up to 4
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, resulting in near
blizzard conditions at times, and dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE…Southern Indiana and central Kentucky.

* WHEN…This evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Hazardous travel conditions could impact the Friday
morning The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
skin in less than 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.