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Blizzard Warning issued January 4 at 6:14PM CST until January 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Dodge City KS* WHAT...Freezing drizzle, transitioning to snow and blowing snow.Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and westcentral Kansas.* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3 AM CST Sunday. Forthe Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Sunday.* IMPACTS...Visibilities expected to drop below 1/4 mile due tofalling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected andwill make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely becomeslick and hazardous.Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should useextreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions areexpected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong windsare likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travelextremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have awinter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in yourvehicle.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 2:44AM CST until January 6 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Dodge City KS* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 13 and 18 below zero expected.* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and westcentral Kansas.* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday.* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zerocould cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolongedexposure.Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, ahat, and gloves.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensureportable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grillsinside.

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