Ricetown, KY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...A winter storm is expected to bring moderate to major
impacts to eastern Kentucky this weekend. Periods of moderate to
heavy snow are forecast this weekend with the possibility of a
wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, especially along and
south of the KY-80/Hal Rogers Parkway.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, consider taking a winter storm kit along with you,
including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight,
shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid
kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you
become stranded.

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