Follow us on

Sunday, May 19, 2013 | 4:37 a.m.

Updated: 6:04 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011 | Posted: 9:27 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

Darke County Issues A Level 2 Ice Emergency Alert

DARKE COUNTY, Ohio —

Darke County Sheriff Toby L. Spencer has issued a Level 2 Ice/Snow Emergency for Darke County. This Ice/Snow Emergency has been issued to warn those who must travel on Darke County roadways to use extreme caution due to freezing rain falling across the county.

The freezing rain has led to treacherous road conditions and conditions are expected to worsen during the overnight hours. Significant amounts of freezing rain are possible on Tuesday and the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Darke County. This is a dangerous situation.

This Level 2 Ice/Snow Emergency takes effect immediately at 10:30 PM

A level 2 ice/snow emergency does restrict travel. Only those persons going to and from work, for essential medical care, to obtain essential supplies and necessities shoudl be driving on Darke County roadways.

Stay tuned to Newscenter 7 and WHIOTV.com for continuing coverage on the weather and road conditions.

More News

 
Featured Articles
Ads By Google
 
March 2013 Photo Winner - Abbey Wyatt

iW7 April 2013 Photo of the Month Vote

It's time to vote on your photos for the iWitness7 Photo of the Month for April. Voting lasts until May 23.

5-day text alerts

Get your 5-day forecast on the go!

Sign up to receive your daily 5-day forecast text alert from WHIO-TV and Storm Center 7.

iWitness7 Photos