By Liz Shepherd
InkFreeNews

WARSAW — A Travel Watch has been issued for Kosciusko, Marshall, and Wabash Counties.

According to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, a Travel Watch means conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. Only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended. Emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

Elkhart, Fulton, Noble, and Whitley Counties are under a Travel Advisory. In these areas, routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.

The IDHS map can be viewed here.

Due to the weather conditions, all local school corporations are closed for Tuesday, Jan. 23. Several area businesses and government offices have also either delayed their opening time or closed for the day.

A Winter Weather Advisory for the entirety of northern Indiana remains in effect until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23.