Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Watch, dangerously cold wind chills possible with values as low as 40 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, potential for snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central and Southeast Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Watch, from late Wednesday night through Friday morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions with blowing snow which could significantly reduce visibility and drift across roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing and drifting snow will continue after the snow has fallen given gusty winds.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RUSSELL ... LINCOLN ... ELLSWORTH ... SALINE ... RICE ... MCPHERSON ... MARION ... CHASE ... HARVEY ... BUTLER ... GREENWOOD ... WOODSON ... ALLEN

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Consider adjusting any travel plans if you have any during this timeframe. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit in your vehicle.