Værmelding for Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery

Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 6:45AM CST until January 5 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Hastings NE...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM CONTINUES TODAY, ESPECIALLY FOR SOUTHERNPARTS OF OUR AREA...* WHAT...Snow and blowing/drifting snow expected, moderate intensitysome locations. Widely varying storm total snow accumulationmainly between 3 and 11 inches, overall-highest in Rooks andPhillips counties in Kansas. Northerly winds gusting 25 to 35 MPHwill likely promote near-blizzard conditions during times ofheaviest snow.* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and south centralNebraska.* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Near-blizzard conditionswith visibility of 1/2 mile or less are possible at times,especially in Rooks and Phillips counties in Kansas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will gradually end across the area fromwest-to-east this afternoon into early evening. Winds willgradually weaken this evening, with gusts under 20 MPH by midnight.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 3:10AM CST until January 6 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Hastings NE* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as -15 to -25 degrees expectedacross most of the area, including during the Monday morningcommute.* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, eastcentral, and south central Nebraska.* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM CST Monday.* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbiteon exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite andhypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to thesetemperatures.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although wind speeds will be rather light,mainly only 5 to 10 MPH, the combination of even light winds andvery cold air temperatures will still drive wind chills todangerous levels. Please note: Cold Weather Advisories are new asof this winter, and functionally replace previously-issued WindChill Advisories, which have been discontinued.Use caution while traveling. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, andgloves.

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