Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Energy IL

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
436 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

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Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope-
Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-
Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-
Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-
Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-
Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
436 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026 /536 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Light freezing rain may lead to slippery travel early this
morning, possibly impacting the morning commute. Allow extra time
to reach your destination. Temperatures are expected to warm above
freezing by mid morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A significant winter storm is becoming more likely Friday night
through Sunday. It is too early for exact snowfall totals, but
confidence is high in this being a snow event with significant
impacts. See the latest Winter Storm Watch for details!

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any slippery travel or freezing
rain this morning.

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Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1038 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

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Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Gibson-Pike-Posey-
Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Perry MO-
Including the cities of Shawneetown, Petersburg, Pinckneyville,
Harrisburg, Carmi, Evansville, Fairfield, Murphysboro, West
Frankfort, Mount Carmel, Boonville, Mount Vernon, Herrin,
Rockport, Fort Branch, Poseyville, McLeansboro, Carbondale,
Perryville, and Albion
1038 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026 /1138 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026/

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  8 inches possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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