Cancellations

• Massac County at West Frankfort, rescheduled for February 6th
• Benton at Murphysboro.  I talked to Benton Coach Ron Winemiller this morning.  It will be rescheduled in the future.  It will be unlikely on a Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
• Zeigler Royalton at Vienna for tomorrow night.  No make up date to be determined.
• Harrisburg at Herrin, no make up date yet
• Crab Orchard at Galatia, make up date February 3rd

As of now these games are on

• Sesser-Valier=Waltonville and West Frankfort girls at the Midwinter Classic
• Thompsonville at the Meridian Shootout vs. Agape Christian

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON…(Warning updated at 6:15 a.m.)

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation occurring. Plan on difficult
travel conditions, including during the morning commute.
Additional snow and sleet accumulations of up to one inch are
expected.

* WHERE…Portions of southern Illinois mainly along and west of
Interstate 57, Ballard County Kentucky, and New Madrid and
Mississippi Counties in southeast Missouri.

The Southeastern part of the state (Counties East of 57 except Hamilton) the Warning remains in effect until 9 p.m.

* WHEN…Until 3 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Strong north winds will gust to 35 mph at
times. Wind chills will be around zero this morning. Be
prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Sleet and freezing rain will change to snow before ending in most
areas today. Accumulations of sleet and snow will range from an
inch or less in southeast Missouri to as much as 3 inches in
southwest Indiana and northwest Kentucky. Ice accumulations will
range from a light glaze in southeast Missouri to as much as
two tenths of an inch in the Pennyrile region of west Kentucky.
Refer to the Winter Storm Warning or Winter Weather Advisory that
is in effect for your area.

Strong north winds will gust up to 35 mph today, lowering wind
chills to near zero in some areas this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Saturday through Thursday

A burst of accumulating snow will be possible as a storm system
and Arctic Cold front dive southeast through the region Monday
into Monday night.

Wind chills will fall into the zero to 10 below zero range Monday
night and Tuesday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time. However,
spotter reports of snow and ice accumulations are encouraged.

Seven Day Forecast

NOTE:  I would keep a close eye on the forecast as it can change.   I look for the National Weather Service to have a video conference soon.  I will provide a link to it below when it becomes available.

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Isolated to
scattered power outages and tree damage may occur due to the ice
accumulation. Travel will be dangerous, including during the
morning commute on Friday. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3
inches may occur on top of up to one quarter inch of ice
accumulations.

* WHERE…Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana,
western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN…9 PM This Evening to 9 PM Friday Evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times. Strong and gusty winds may also increase
the hazard to power lines and tree branches weighted by the snow
and ice.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN Paducah HAS ISSUED a Winter Storm
Watch…WHICH IS IN EFFECT from Thursday evening through Friday
evening.

* WHAT: Rain will be changing to an icy mix of freezing rain and
sleet, before changing to all snow, with significant
accumulations of snow and ice anticipated.

* TIMING: Thursday night and Friday

* MAIN IMPACT: Icing of roads, trees, and power lines will occur
first. This will be followed by accumulating snowfall.
Significant accumulations of snow and ice are possible.

* OTHER IMPACTS: Expect possible major impacts on travel to work
or school Friday morning. This is a developing situation and may
change, but this Watch means conditions are favorable for
significant accumulations of snow and ice, so be prepared for
impact travel due to snow and ice. In addition, gusty winds,
especially late Thursday night and early Friday, may heighten
the dangers related to icing, and result in isolated to
scattered losses of power by felling ice or snow weighted
lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
snow…sleet…or ice accumulations that would greatly impact
travel. Stay tuned for later statements. This watch will be
upgraded to a warning if winter storm conditions become more

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory for all of Southern Illinois, which is in effect until 10 AM CST Wednesday.

* VISIBILITY…Visibilities will drop to a quarter mile or less in
many locations. Areas of drizzle will also be possible through
the night.

* IMPACTS…Travel will become difficult, especially where
visibilities fall below a quarter mile. Motorists should slow
down and increase the distance ahead of them. Rapid changes in
visibility can be expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving…slow down…
use your headlights…and leave plenty of distance ahead of you

Here is a link to last night’s Sports Extra.

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37205031/sports-extra-january-5th-2018

By Reece Rutland 

INA, IL – One and two-day courses through a partnership between Rend Lake College and the American Heart Association (AHA) will give locals the chance to freshen up on their emergency services training, or learn a few new skills.

The AHA Training Center, located at the RLC MarketPlace in Mt. Vernon, will host several Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) training courses; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider and renewal courses; and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider and renewal courses. Both ACLS and PALS required successful completion of a pre-course assessment.

BLS, First Aid and AED Training

One-day courses for BLS, First Aid and AED trainings have already begun, with many more dates scheduled for this spring. During this course, participants will learn about BLS and AED techniques used to save victims whose breathing or heartbeat has stopped. First Aid will also cover the assistance given to a person who has suffered a sudden illness or injury.

BLS, First Aid and AED trainings will meet from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 18; Feb. 1; Feb. 8; Feb. 12; Feb. 27; March 6; March 13; March 20; March 29; April 5; April 10; May 3.

PALS Provider and Renewal

Another two-day preparatory class, PALS aims to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for students to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children. The class meets from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Feb. 13-14, April 17-18 and July 18-19.

For those needing renewal, the one-day course will meet from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 10, March 22, May 23 and June 7.

ACLS Provider and Renewal

The AHA offers both ACLS Preparatory and ACLS renewal courses this semester to ready students for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest, stroke, and other life-threatening medical emergencies. The preparatory class meets from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 24-25, Feb. 22-23, March 27-28, April 25-26, May 16-17, June 20-21 and July 24-25.

The one-day renewal courses meet from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., on Jan. 11, Jan, 25, Feb. 6, Feb. 23, March 8, March 28, April 12, April 26, May 9, May 17, June 6, June 21, July 10 and July 25.

For more information about the trainings or to register, contact the AHA Training Center at 618-437-5321, Ext. 2032.

Confidence is not great in measurable snow tonight, but with the extreme cold conditions even the lightest of snow could result in some slick driving and walking conditions. (NWS Paducah)

Special Weather Statement

…Wind Chills May Drop Below Zero Again Tonight and Very Light
Snow Is Possible…

An upper-level disturbance will bring at least some snow flurries
to mainly southern Illinois, southwestern Indiana and western
Kentucky as it moves southward tonight and early Friday. There is
some potential for a light coating of snow overnight, especially
in the Pinckneyville, Mount Vernon, Fairfield, and Benton
Illinois areas. Unfortunately, with the extremely cold air in
place across the region, any coating of snow may cause slick
spots on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots.

In addition, wind chills may once again drop below zero in the
overnight hours along and north of Interstate 64 in southwestern
Indiana and adjacent parts of southeastern Illinois, where
readings as low as 3 below zero are possible.

Confidence in the precipitation forecast is quite low, and this
could end up as just another cold night with some snow flurries.
Stay tuned for the latest forecasts and statements from the
National Weather Service in Paducah Kentucky.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois,
southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeastern Missouri.

.DAY ONE…Tonight

Some minor snow accumulations will be possible over southern
Illinois overnight, mainly north of State Highway 13. In addition,
wind chills may drop below zero overnight over the Evansville Tri
State region, north of Interstate 64. Please refer to the Special
Weather Statement for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Friday through Wednesday

Wind chills will bottom out from zero to 10 below zero Friday
night into Saturday morning.

A storm system will bring widespread precipitation to our region,
mainly late Sunday and Sunday night. The system is still a few days
away, so the details on precipitation types and amounts remain
uncertain. At this time, mainly rain is forecast south of the Ohio
River. There is a higher potential for a mixture of precipitation
types in southwest Indiana, southern Illinois, and the hilly terrain
of southeast Missouri.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter reports of any measurable snow and related impacts would
very helpful tonight and early Friday.

Seven Day Forecast