Full Notification

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY FOR THE CARL JUNCTION AREA AND MOST OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches across most of the area, with locally higher amounts up to 14 inches in a few locations where snow bands develop.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may gust up to 20-30 mph, especially along the I-49 corridor, leading to blowing and drifting snow.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables / starter kits, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.  Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

For road conditions, call:
Missouri: 1-888-275-6636
Kansas:   5 1 1

For additional information, visit the National Weather Service at http://weather.gov/sgf