Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 3:25AM CST until January 6 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 1:25am
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations up to two inches
and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high
as 40 mph. A flash freeze is possible this afternoon into tonight
as temperatures fall rapidly.
* WHERE...In Kansas, Cherokee and Crawford Counties. In Missouri,
Barton County.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Kansas, call 5 1 1 for
road conditions. In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road
conditions.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Area Description:
Crawford; Cherokee; Barton
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO