Southeastern IN — All four Southeastern Indiana counties will be under a Winter Storm Warning from 7 pm Thursday through 5 pm Friday.
A Wind Chill Warning will also be in effect from 1 am Friday until 4 am Saturday for Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn counties.
The National Weather Service says heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with wind gusts as high as 45 mph.
For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills are expected, with wind chills as low as 35 below zero.
Drivers should plan on dealing with slippery road conditions, with patchy blowing snow expected to significantly reduce visibility.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Temperatures will drop sharply in a matter of a few hours on Thursday night, rapidly falling well below freezing, leading to the potential for a flash freeze. This will cause travel conditions to rapidly deteriorate.
Officials say 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.
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