Cornell, WI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional snow accumulations up to one
inch, sleet accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an
inch, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Plan on
slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Thursday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for
road conditions.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. 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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