The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from Midnight Monday night to 6 AM Wednesday.
* WHAT ...Widespread light to moderate snow, with heavy snow at times. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, highest over southeast Kansas, where locally higher amounts greater than 8 inches are possible. Northeast winds will gust as high as 35 mph at times.
* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel is strongly discouraged. However, 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.
In addition, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning from 6 PM Tuesday to Noon Thursday.
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected at times.
* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerous cold could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.