The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has issued an Ice Storm Warning for West Polk County and Eastern North Dakota. The warning includes the cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Kelso, Hatton, Portland, and Roseville.
…ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Significant icing is expected. Total ice accumulations up to one-half of an inch, with some areas receiving up to three-quarters of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE…West Polk County and Eastern North Dakota
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. This will be a locally damaging icing event.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.
