Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, light snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Missouri.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday 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. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEWTON ... CHRISTIAN ... DOUGLAS ... HOWELL ... MCDONALD ... BARRY ... STONE ... TANEY ... OZARK ... OREGON

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.