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Woodson County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday December 21st, 2022 :: 03:36 a.m. CST

Alert

Winter Weather Advisory until 06:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause blowing snow and reduced visibility.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RUSSELL ... LINCOLN ... ELLSWORTH ... SALINE ... RICE ... MCPHERSON ... MARION ... CHASE ... HARVEY ... BUTLER ... GREENWOOD ... WOODSON ... ALLEN ... ELK ... WILSON ... NEOSHO ... MONTGOMERY ... LABETTE

Instructions:

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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.

Address/Location
Woodson County Sheriff's Office
105 W Rutledge St
Yates Center, KS 66783

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-625-8640

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory

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