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Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 3:29AM CST until January 6 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Topeka KS* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulationsbetween 4 and 6 inches, sleet accumulations around one half of aninch, and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. Windsgusting as high as 45 mph.* WHERE...Anderson, Coffey, and Franklin Counties.* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.* IMPACTS...Roads are slick and hazardous. Visibilities may dropbelow 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong windsand weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and couldcause sporadic power outages. Significant ice accumulation onpower lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lastingpower outages. Travel will be very difficult.Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for suddenchanges in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and themotorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach yourdestination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especiallycautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car iswinterized and in good working order.If traveling, consider taking a winter storm kit along with you,including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight,shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aidkit, and anything else that would help you survive in case youbecome stranded. The latest road conditions for the state you arecalling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 2:38AM CST until January 6 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Topeka KS* WHAT...Very cold wind chills ranging from 15 degrees below zero ineastern Kansas to 23 degrees below zero in central Kansas expected.* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, andnortheast Kansas.* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM CST Monday.* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zerocould cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.Exposed skin may quickly become frostbitten or frozen.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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