Warning Of Black Ice Tonight, Including Florida Counties

January 6, 2017

The National Weather Service is warning of black ice as far south as I-10 tonight, including in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties in Florida.

Although all precipitation is expected to come to an end across the region by 3 a.m. Saturday, very cold temperatures will continue to move nto the area. Lows will drop into the mid to upper 20s as far south as  the I-10 corridor.
Icy conditions will persist through at least early Saturday morning across any inland areas that receive frozen precipitation this evening. In addition, patchy black ice is possible as far south as I-10  due to the potential of residual moisture from the rain event freezing, particularly on bridges and overpasses.

Motorists are encouraged to stay off the roadways. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution if travel is necessary through early Saturday morning, especially on bridges, overpasses, and other elevated roadways.

Comments

4 Responses to “Warning Of Black Ice Tonight, Including Florida Counties”

  1. Izzy on January 8th, 2017 10:48 am

    I hope this is still going on by Monday lol

  2. Amy on January 7th, 2017 8:47 am

    I thought the Department of Transportation prepared for this 2 years ago with the purchase of $80,000 of equipment & chemicals after The last winter “storm”.

  3. Eric on January 6th, 2017 10:35 pm

    I couldn’t imagine seeing people down here try to drive in black ice. I find it frustrating enough to watch people at an intersection when the traffic lights are out lol.

  4. Dee on January 6th, 2017 3:28 pm

    We are not prepared for black ice, at least most of us. Stay home enjoy your family. Make it a movie night.

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