Winter Storm Watch until 06:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations up to one half of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous if not impossible and potentially life-threatening. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice and strong wind gusts.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BUTLER ... GREENWOOD ... WOODSON ... ALLEN ... KINGMAN ... SEDGWICK
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP WOODSON followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Storm Watch