Værmelding for Konza Prairie Natural Area

Blizzard Warning issued January 5 at 3:29AM CST until January 6 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Topeka KS* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow accumulations mainly between 8and 14 inches, sleet accumulations around one half of an inch, anda glaze of ice. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 45 mph.* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, andnortheast Kansas.* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.* IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reducevisibilities which may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling andblowing snow. Travel could be nearly impossible. Gusty winds couldalso bring down tree branches.Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay withyour vehicle. 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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