LIVE UPDATES: Freezing rain, sleet causing issues across Evansville area
Freezing rain and sleet are causing travel problems and school closures across the Evansville/Tri-State area.
You can find more information below, ranging from closings and power outages to road conditions.
8:26 p.m.: Update from the National Weather Service office in Paducah, Kentucky:
[8:25 PM Update] The heaviest precipitation has moved east of the region. However, don't let your guard down. Areas of freezing drizzle will move through the region through the rest of tonight. This will make untreated roads, bridges, and other elevated surfaces extremely slick. pic.twitter.com/6F5xwYLuXT
— NWS Paducah, KY (@NWSPaducah) February 24, 2022
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Pictured is SR 61 near Winslow: we’re seeing lots of Freezing Rain district wide with some scattered snow. We are seeing some slide offs as pavement conditions deteriorate. Avoid unnecessary travel and slow down if you’re out. We have about 110 #YellowTrucks out treating. pic.twitter.com/cqzDzMr8ua
— INDOT Southwest (@INDOTSouthwest) February 24, 2022
Evansville-area school closings
Southern Indiana power outages
For information on power outages in Southern Indiana, click here to visit the CenterPoint outage page.
For Western Kentucky outages, click here for the KU/LG&E outage map.
Indiana, Kentucky road conditions
Here's where you can find information regarding safety tips for traveling in winter weather.
Indiana:
Indiana's real-time traffic conditions. You can also call 800-261-7623.
County travel advisories and statuses
Kentucky:
Kentucky's real time traffic information. You can also call 866-737-3767.
This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: Evansville weather: Freezing rain, sleet causing issues on roads
