WWUS43 KICT 041948 WSWICT URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wichita KS 148 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025 KSZ032-033-047>053-067>070-082-083-051000- /O.NEW.KICT.BZ.W.0001.250105T0900Z-250106T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KICT.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250105T0900Z/ Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion- Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-Sedgwick- Including the cities of Wilson, Eureka, Hillsboro, Sylvan Grove, McPherson, Lincoln, Strong City, Newton, El Dorado, Cottonwood Falls, Marion, Sterling, Ellsworth, Russell, Salina, Madison, Peabody, Augusta, Derby, Great Bend, Bel Aire, Kingman, Wichita, Valley Center, Park City, Rose Hill, Hutchinson, Lyons, Haysville, and Andover 148 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. Sleet accumulations around one third of an inch, and ice accumulations up to four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches for areas south of US-50, and between 6 and 14 inches for areas along and north of US-50. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3 AM CST Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ KSZ071-072-051000- /O.CON.KICT.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0000Z/ Woodson-Allen- Including the cities of Iola, Yates Center, and Humboldt 148 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, sleet accumulations around one third of an inch, and ice accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Allen and Woodson Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ KSZ091>096-098>100-051000- /O.CON.KICT.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250106T0000Z/ Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery- Labette- Including the cities of Attica, Sedan, Parsons, Arkansas City, Cedar Vale, Howard, Longton, Anthony, Wellington, Chanute, Winfield, Independence, Fredonia, Grenola, Coffeyville, Neodesha, Harper, and Moline 148 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations up to two inches, sleet accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch, and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Kaufman