Winter Storm Warning until 12:00AM Friday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, moderate to heavy snow expected. Snow accumulations up to one to three inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Missouri.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until Midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Chill Warning, until Noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. 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:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 1-888-275-6636 for road conditions. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear layered clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Address/Location
Merriam Woods, MO
4417 State Highway 176
Merriam Woods, MO 65740
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 417-561-4341
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