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Blizzard Warning issued January 5 at 10:06AM CST until January 5 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Dodge City KS* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and westcentral Kansas.* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling andblowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will maketravel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.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.

National Weather Service

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 11:25AM CST until January 6 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Dodge City KS* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected.* WHERE...Barber, Comanche, and Clark Counties.* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday.* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero couldresult in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Very coldtemperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.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.

National Weather Service