Winter Storm Warning until 12:00AM Friday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, several inches of snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 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 east central and northeast Kansas and central and west central Missouri.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from midnight tonight to midnight CST Thursday night. For the Wind Chill Warning, from noon Thursday to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of 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: MIAMI ... LINN ... WYANDOTTE ... JOHNSON ... JACKSON ... LAFAYETTE ... SALINE ... HOWARD ... CASS ... JOHNSON ... PETTIS ... COOPER ... BATES ... HENRY
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Address/Location
Cooper County Emergency Management Agency
200 Main St
Boonville, MO 65233
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 660-882-2614
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant 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 Storm Warning