A significant winter storm is currently impacting Evansville and the surrounding Tri-State area. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect until 9:00 AM on Wednesday, February 19. Residents can expect heavy snowfall, with total accumulations ranging between 4 and 7 inches, and locally higher amounts possible. These conditions are anticipated to make travel very difficult, as roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions have already caused a number of slide-offs and accidents.
Local authorities have been monitoring the situation closely. Cliff Weaver, the Evansville/Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Director, mentioned that his department has been tracking the storm for over a week and is coordinating with the National Weather Service for updates.
The best advice is to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and to stay informed through local news outlets and official channels for updates on weather conditions and potential road closures.
The following weather warnings are in effect:
Wednesday
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23°
5°
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Very cold with low clouds; a little accumulation of snow late in the afternoon; untreated surfaces will be slippery
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Thursday
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20°
3°
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Partly sunny and very cold; extreme cold can be dangerous for outdoor activities
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Friday
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27°
11°
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Quite cold with abundant sunshine
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Saturday
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34°
20°
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Cold with clouds to start, then sunshine returns
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Sunday
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43°
31°
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Cloudy and chilly; an afternoon shower in spots
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Monday
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49°
38°
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Rather cloudy
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