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253 WWUS43 KIWX 050927WSWIWXURGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Northern Indiana427 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024INZ005-006-104-MIZ078-079-177-277-052130-/O.CON.KIWX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-241206T0600Z/Elkhart-Lagrange-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-427 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY...* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.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.During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.&&$$INZ007>009-014-103-116-204-MIZ080-052130-/O.CON.KIWX.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241206T0600Z/Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Marshall-Northern La Porte-NorthernKosciusko-Western St. Joseph IN-Branch-427 AM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 /327 AM CST Thu Dec 5 2024/...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/ FRIDAY...* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Friday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.&&$$Andersen
