Wind chill warning, winter weather advisory issued for Newton, McDonald counties

 URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Springfield MO
643 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

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643 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO NOON
CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, light snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations up to two inches. Brief freezing rain possible.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Missouri.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to
  Midnight CST Thursday Night. For the Wind Chill Warning, from Noon
  Thursday to Noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
  Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold
  wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as
  30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear layered clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 1-888-275-6636 for
road conditions.

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.