Madison, WI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations
between 5 and 9 inches and ice accumulations up to one quarter of
an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph causing significant
blowing and drifting of snow tonight into Monday.

* WHERE...Dane, Iowa, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight
of snow and ice on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause
sporadic power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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