Ice Storm Warning: Robertson Co., TN/KY Border, Advisory For Southern Center TN Counties
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – An Ice Storm Warning and a Winter Climate Advisory have been issued, and are in impact from 6 pm this night by way of 6 pm Thursday for freezing rain and ice accumulation potential, based on the US Nationwide Climate Service Nashville Tennessee.
Within the Ice Storm Warning space, ice accumulations of 1 / 4 as much as a half-inch with hazardous journey, energy outages, and tree harm all attainable.
Within the Winter Climate Advisory space, little ice accumulation as much as round 1 / 4 of an inch is feasible, with slick spots on bridges, overpasses, and secondary roads, particularly throughout the morning commute Thursday.
If temperatures cool just some levels from the present forecast within the advisory space, further ice accumulation will happen, and potential for energy outages, tree harm, and unsafe journey will enhance.
Even if you’re not within the warning or advisory, be ready simply in case temperatures fall to round or beneath freezing, and icing could happen. Variability in only a diploma or two wherever within the mid state (particularly within the warning and advisory areas) tonight and Thursday can drastically change the forecast from extra ice than anticipated, much less ice, or, no ice in any respect.
Throughout the day at this time is the time to make any last-minute preparations as temperatures will probably be above freezing area-wide mid-morning by way of the afternoon, however temperatures will cool rapidly after sundown particularly within the warning space.
Journey is strongly discouraged. For those who should journey, preserve an additional flashlight, meals and water in your car in case of an emergency. Put together for attainable energy outages. The most recent street situations for the state you might be calling from could be obtained by calling 511.
Keep tuned for updates because the warning/advisory areas could also be expanded earlier than they go into impact at 6 pm at this time.
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Be Ready:
Create an emergency automotive package. It’s best to keep away from touring, but when journey is critical, preserve the next in your automotive:
• Mobile phone, moveable charger, and further batteries
• Objects to remain heat reminiscent of additional hats, coats, mittens, and blankets
• Windshield scraper
• Shovel
• Battery-powered radio with additional batteries
• Flashlight with additional batteries
• Water and snack meals
• First support package with any crucial medicines and a pocket knife
• Tow chains or rope
• Tire chains
• Canned compressed air with sealant for emergency tire restore
• Cat litter or sand to assist tires get traction, or street salt to soften ice
• Booster cables with totally charged battery or jumper cables
• Hazard or different reflectors
• Brilliant coloured flag or assist indicators, emergency misery flag, and/or emergency flares
• Street maps
• Waterproof matches and a can to soften snow for water
Deliver your pets indoors
You probably have pets, carry them indoors. For those who can not carry them inside, present enough shelter to maintain them heat and ensure they’ve entry to unfrozen water.
Forestall Frozen Pipes:
• Insulate Pipes. One of the best ways to maintain your pipes from freezing is to buy particularly designed pipe insulation.
• Hold Storage Doorways Closed.
• Open Cupboards.
• Let Taps Drip.
• Hold the Thermostat Constant.
• Seal Cracks and Openings.
• Depart the Warmth On.
• Open Inside Doorways.
