FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE QUAD CITIES...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice and sleet
accumulations of two to four tenths of an inch expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Missouri and northwest and west
central Illinois.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely
due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
An Ice Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice
accumulation will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is
strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Snapped power lines and falling tree branches are also
possible.
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