Winter Weather Advisory until 06:00PM Monday
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Kansas.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. The most dangerous wind chills are expected between 3 am and 9 am Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Many roads will have fluffy snow accumulations. The hazardous conditions will impact this evening's commute. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West winds will be relatively light at 10 to 15 mph Tuesday morning, but with air temperatures well below zero, wind chills will be dangerously cold for the Tuesday morning commute to work and school. This is not typical January cold, and being stranded outdoors without the appropriate protection from the cold will be life threatening.
* AFFECTED AREAS: TREGO ... ELLIS ... SCOTT ... LANE ... NESS ... RUSH
Instructions:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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
City of Ellis, Kansas
815 Jefferson St
Ellis, KS 67637
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 785-726-4812
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