Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Winter storm warning in effect at midnight for Jasper, Barton, Dade counties

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
643 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055-066>068-077>079-088>090-094-221245-
/O.EXT.KSGF.WS.W.0007.221222T0600Z-221223T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSGF.WC.W.0001.221222T1800Z-221224T1800Z/
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Vernon-St. Clair-Hickory-Barton-
Cedar-Polk-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Lawrence-
643 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT 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 three 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 southeast Kansas. Portions of central,
  southwest, and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from Midnight tonight 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.
  The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Kansas, call 5 1 1 for road
conditions.  In Missouri, 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.

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


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