Wind Chill Watch (12/22-23/22)

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
231 PM CST Tue Dec 20 2022

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Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Gibson-Pike-Posey-
Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Union KY-Webster-Henderson-Daviess-
McLean-Perry MO-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Fairfield, Albion,
Mount Carmel, Pinckneyville, West Frankfort, McLeansboro, Carmi,
Carbondale, Murphysboro, Herrin, Harrisburg, Shawneetown,
Fort Branch, Petersburg, Poseyville, Evansville, Boonville,
Rockport, Morganfield, Dixon, Henderson, Owensboro, Calhoun,
and Perryville
231 PM CST Tue Dec 20 2022 /331 PM EST Tue Dec 20 2022/

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow is possible with
  total snow accumulations of 2-4 inches. Winds could gust as high
  as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind
  chills as low as -20 to -25 are possible as a result of
  Thursday night low temperatures of 0 to -5 with sustained winds
  of 15-25 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Southwest Indiana, Southern Illinois,
  Southeast Missouri and Western Kentucky.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon
  through late Thursday night. For the Wind Chill Watch, from
  Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Expect slippery road conditions with possible flash
  freezing. Strong winds with moderate to heavy snow will sharply
  reduce visibility and make for dangerous conditions. Life-
  threateningly cold wind chill values can quickly result in
  frostbite in as little as 30 minutes. Wear protective layers and
  limit time outdoors to as little as possible. Damage to
  vulnerable pipes is possible. Gusty winds may bring down tree
  branches. Follow proper directions if using space heaters or
  generators.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
snow accumulations that would greatly impact travel. Stay tuned
for later statements. This watch will be upgraded to a warning if
winter storm conditions become more certain.

A wind chill watch means the there is the potential for a
combination of very cold air and strong winds to create
dangerously low wind chill values. Monitor the latest forecasts
and warnings for updates on this situation.
 

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New watch area just issued for portions of eastern Kentucky.

 

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Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-
Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-
Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville,
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna,
Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee,
Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns,
Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro,
Pineville, Cumberland, Harlan, Sandy Hook, West Liberty,
Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright,
Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard,
Manchester, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run,
Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
1200 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills possible. West winds of 15
to 25 mph may combine with temperatures around zero to produce
wind chills as low as 25 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central and
southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Though not as cold, bitter wind chills of
10 to 20 below zero will continue from late Friday afternoon
through Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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Another new watch area just issued.

 

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Franklin-Scott-Harrison-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-
Nicholas-Nelson-Washington-Mercer-Jessamine-Larue-Marion-Boyle-
Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-
Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-
Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Madison, New Albany, Jeffersonville,
Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Louisville, La Grange, Bedford,
Milton, New Castle, Shelbyville, Frankfort, Georgetown,
Cynthiana, Taylorsville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, Lexington,
Paris, Carlisle, Bardstown, Springfield, Harrodsburg,
Nicholasville, Winchester, Hodgenville, Lebanon, Danville,
Lancaster, Richmond, Morgantown, Brownsville, Horse Cave,
Greensburg, Campbellsville, Liberty, Stanford, Russellville,
Bowling Green, Franklin, Providence, Scottsville, Glasgow,
Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown, Burkesville,
and Albany
1203 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022 /1103 AM CST Wed Dec 21 2022/

...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Wind chills as low
as 25 below zero. Wind gusts over 40 mph and minor snow
accumulations Thursday night could result in hazardous travel.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Indiana and most of central
Kentucky.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. Very
cold temperatures will continue for most of the weekend.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
skin in less than 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.