CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Saturday night’s forecast shows temperatures dropping to 23 degrees with a chance of light snow after midnight.

There is a 20 percent chance of light snow Sunday morning with a high of only 29 degrees, then dropping down to 17 degrees at night.

FULL FORECAST

The following winter safety tips were submitted by the Hopkinsville Fire Department:

Look After Elderly Relatives and Neighbors
• Check their smoke alarms to protect their lives.
• Ensure that they are warm but make sure they understand the following tips;

Smoke Alarm Maintenance
• Have a smoke alarm on every level of your home.
• If you haven’t checked your batteries recently, check them now.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm Maintenance
• Have a CO alarm near each of the sleeping areas of your home.
• Test batteries today.

Keeping Warm During Periods of Extreme Cold

Use of Space Heaters
• Never use gas or electric ranges and ovens to heat your home.
• Keep combustible materials such as newspapers or clothing at least 3 feet (36
inches) away from portable heaters.
• Never place portable heaters at the bottom of the stairway. This will block the
escape route in the event of a fire.
• When using portable electric heaters, check cords for cracks, breaks or loose
connections. Never overload electrical sockets!

Use of Portable Kerosene Heaters
• Use only approved K-1 kerosene, never gasoline!
• Never fill or refill kerosene heaters indoors.
• Avoid overfilling your heater.
• Never store kerosene or other flammable liquids indoors.

During Freezing Temperatures
• Know how to get out of your home in case of emergencies. Ensure windows and
doors are in working order. Make sure everyone in your home knows what to do in
case of an emergency.
• Never leave children alone in the home, even for a short period of time.
• Avoid trying to thaw frozen pipes with a blow torch or other open flame. Seek help
from a licensed plumber.
• Remember your commitment to fire safety. Now is not the time to relax or to be
careless with fire. In fact, special attention should be given to fire safety during
freezing temperatures.