WEATHER ALERT:
Winter Storm WATCH late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon
* WHAT...Mixed wintry precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one to two tenths of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia.
Includes: Alachua, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Gilchrist, Putnam and Union counties in North Central Florida, and the cities of: Alachua, Archer, Gainesville, High Springs, Lake Butler, Lake City, Newberry, Starke, Trenton,
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
