The approaching icy weather is prompting memories of a crippling ice storm 13 years ago. WNIN’s John Gibson has the story:
In late January 2009, a powerful wintry mix moved into the Tri-State and dumped major ice accumulations, with western Kentucky taking the biggest hit.
More than 600,000 Kentuckians lost electricity and some people in the commonwealth were without power for more than a week.
National Weather Service meteorologist Christine Wiegler says the approaching ice storm should not be THAT severe:
"In Paducah, we had upwards of two inches of ice accumulation for 2009. So, this is definitely not, you know, that kind of caliber."
But the weather service says Evansville could see a half-inch of ice, with even higher amounts – again -- in western Kentucky.
An Ice Storm Warning goes into effect for the Evansville area at 6:00 this evening, runs through Thursday, and ends Friday morning.
Forecasters say power outages are likely as ice and blustery winds snap tree limbs and pull down power lines.
They also warn driving conditions could become “impossible.”
Forecaster say the area could see up to two inches of snow before the storm moves out.
Higher snow amounts are expected in central and northern Indiana.