ICE STORM WARNING

UPDATE: 4pm

The National Weather Services has upgraded their earlier Winter Storm Watch to an ICE STORM WARNING from 2am Saturday through noon Sunday. The storm is expected to hit the Lorain County area around 4am dumping up to ¼ inch of ice on trees and power lines. Easterly winds are expected to increase between 15 and 25mph with gusts over 30 MPH early Sunday. This could take down tree branches and power lines, strained by icy accumulations.

An Ice Storm Warning is issued when heavy accumulations of ice will cause hazardous if not impossible driving conditions. You should consider POSTPONING ANY TRAVEL. If driving is avoidable, use extreme caution and carry a Winter Emergency Kit in case you are stranded. Roads may become blocked by down trees and power lines.