The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Special Weather Statement for the virtually the entire state of Indiana as dangerously cold wind chills well below zero, strong winds and accumulating snow are expected late this week.
A strong storm system is expected to bring significant impacts to central Indiana starting late Wednesday night and continuing through Christmas weekend.
Beginning as early as late Wednesday night with conditions deteriorating rapidly Thursday night into Friday.
Travel could be impacted by roads quickly icing over at the onset of the Arctic air Thursday night and additional snowfall could cause difficult travel through Friday.
People need to pay close attention to the weather situation. Prepare now with necessary supplies to protect yourself from the dangerous cold and consider alternate travel plans.