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The National Weather Services is expecting winter storms for the KC Metro Region early Friday morning around 2 to 4 AM.  There is a potential for some ice and 3 to 6 inches of snow.  For more information, click this link: https://www.weather.gov/media/eax/sitreport/SitReport1.pdf.
 
With the potential for ice and wet snow come the possibility of power outages.  Evergy has released information regarding extended power outages and how to contact them to report outages:
 
“Forecasts in the Evergy service area include potential for ice, wet snow and gusty winds tonight and New Year’s Day. Evergy crews are ready to respond if the winter storm expected to move across parts of Kansas and Missouri causes power outages. Customers are encouraged to have a storm kit and communication plan in place in case of extensive power outages.
 
In case of extended power outages, customers are encouraged to prepare for outages by keeping phones charged, having a storm kit (including water and non-perishable food) assembled, and having a communication plan in place.
 
Outages may be reported online at www.evergy.com. Customers in the Evergy Kansas Central area may report power outages at 1-800-LIGHTKS (1-800-544-4857). Customers in Evergy Kansas Metro, Missouri Metro and Missouri West service areas may report power outages at 1-888-LIGHTKC (1-888-544-4852).