The forecasters were accurate and things are deteriorating quickly.

That's according to DeWitt County Sheriff Mike Walker who tells Regional Radio News the road conditions have gotten worse throughout the day and visibility is becoming a real issue in DeWitt County.

Drifting in rural areas is becoming a problem and the Sheriff foresees issues as road crews battle staffing shortages and faces having to shut down the efforts during the night. Sheriff Walker says that is only going to compound the problem.

According to the Sheriff, there have been some minor incidents like cars in the ditch and an accident on the highway near Farmer City. He applauds the public for heeding the advice of authorities and weather officials to stay in as he's not seen a lot of traffic on the roads.

The Sheriff announced early Wednesday they would be closing down the DeWitt County Building again on Thursday. He cites the accuracy of the weather forecasters on this storm so far and the likely continuing deteriorating of area roads to keep the County Building closed. 

The Sheriff continues to implore the public to cease calling the dispatch center to ask about road conditions. He points out in situations like these, those phone calls keep those folks from responding to someone in an urgent situation. 

Forecasters are calling for more high winds through the night and especially on Thursday which could lead to white-out conditions throughout the day.