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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Topeka, KS

January 12, 202423 counties in Kansas

NWS Topeka, KS issued this wind chill warning at Jan 12, 2024, 3:52 AM CST for 23 counties in Kansas. It took effect at Jan 12, 2024, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 4 days. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2024, 3:52 AM CST (09:52 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 12, 2024, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 16, 2024, 12:00 PM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Topeka, KS
All 23 counties

Anderson County, KS, Brown County, KS, Clay County, KS, Cloud County, KS, Coffey County, KS, Dickinson County, KS, Douglas County, KS, Franklin County, KS, Geary County, KS, Jackson County, KS, Jefferson County, KS, Lyon County, KS, Marshall County, KS, Morris County, KS, Nemaha County, KS, Osage County, KS, Ottawa County, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS, Republic County, KS, Riley County, KS, Shawnee County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS, Washington County, KS

The radar

The Topeka radar (KTWX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 61 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2024-01-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2024-01-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 441 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
927 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
441 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
541 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

118 
WWUS43 KTOP 120952
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
352 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

KSZ008>012-020>024-034>036-121800-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WC.A.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Minneapolis, Bennington, Abilene, 
Herington, and Junction City
352 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 
  AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon 
  CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ026-037>040-054-055-121800-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WC.A.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
Jefferson-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, 
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, 
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, 
Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, 
and Overbrook
352 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 
  AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon 
  CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold
  wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
  as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ056-058-059-121800-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WC.A.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
352 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

Drake
11 follow-up statements
051 
WWUS43 KTOP 121616
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1016 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

KSZ008-020-034-035-130030-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
Republic-Cloud-Ottawa-Dickinson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Concordia, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, and Herington
1016 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter
  Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Republic, Cloud, Ottawa and Dickinson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 
  AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon 
  CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
cover all exposed skin.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ037-054-130030-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
Morris-Lyon-
Including the cities of Council Grove and Emporia
1016 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TODAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Winter
  Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Morris and Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 
  AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon 
  CST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
cover all exposed skin.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ009-021-022-036-038-055-130030-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
Washington-Clay-Riley-Geary-Wabaunsee-Osage-
Including the cities of Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, 
Greenleaf, Clay Center, Manhattan, Junction City, Alma, Eskridge,
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, 
Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, and Overbrook
1016 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the Winter
  Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central and northeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 
  AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM 
  CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
cover all exposed skin.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ010>012-023-024-026-039-040-130030-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Shawnee-
Douglas-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, 
Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, 
Nortonville, Topeka, and Lawrence
1016 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. For the Winter
  Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 
  AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM 
  CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
cover all exposed skin. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ056-058-059-130030-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
1016 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
cover all exposed skin.

&&

$$
141 
WWUS43 KTOP 121757
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1157 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

KSZ008-020-034-130200-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
Republic-Cloud-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Belleville, Concordia, Minneapolis, 
and Bennington
1157 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 35 below zero.

* WHERE...Republic, Cloud, Ottawa and Dickinson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 
  AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon 
  CST today.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

KSZ009-021-022-036-038-055-130200-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T2100Z/
Washington-Clay-Riley-Geary-Wabaunsee-Osage-
Including the cities of Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, 
Greenleaf, Clay Center, Manhattan, Junction City, Alma, Eskridge,
Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, 
Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, and Overbrook
1157 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central and northeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 
  AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM 
  CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
cover all exposed skin.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ035-037-054-130200-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
Dickinson-Morris-Lyon-
Including the cities of Abilene, Herington, Council Grove, 
and Emporia
1157 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Republic, Cloud, Ottawa and Dickinson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 
  AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM 
  CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
cover all exposed skin.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ010>012-023-024-026-039-040-130200-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T0000Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Shawnee-
Douglas-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, 
Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, 
Nortonville, Topeka, and Lawrence
1157 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. For the 
  Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 
  AM CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM 
  CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
cover all exposed skin.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ056-058-059-130200-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
1157 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 30 below zero.

* WHERE...Franklin, Coffey and Anderson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
cover all exposed skin.

&&

$$
512 
WWUS43 KTOP 122048
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
248 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

KSZ009-021-022-035>038-054-055-130900-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240112T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Washington-Clay-Riley-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-Osage-
Including the cities of Washington, Hanover, Clifton, Linn, 
Greenleaf, Clay Center, Manhattan, Abilene, Herington, 
Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, 
Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Emporia, Osage City, 
Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, and Overbrook
248 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 35 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central and northeast 
  Kansas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

KSZ010>012-023-024-026-039-040-130900-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T0000Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Shawnee-
Douglas-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, 
Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, 
Nortonville, Topeka, and Lawrence
248 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. For the Winter
  Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM 
  CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
cover all exposed skin.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

KSZ008-020-034-056-058-059-130900-
/O.EXT.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Republic-Cloud-Ottawa-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Concordia, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
248 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 35 below zero.

* WHERE...Republic, Cloud, Ottawa and Dickinson Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$
562 
WWUS43 KTOP 122354
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
554 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

KSZ010>012-023-024-026-039-040-131100-
/O.EXP.KTOP.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240113T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Shawnee-
Douglas-
Including the cities of Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, 
Sabetha, Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, 
Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, 
Nortonville, Topeka, and Lawrence
554 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 40 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

KSZ008-009-020>022-034>038-054>056-058-059-131100-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.240113T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-
Morris-Wabaunsee-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, 
Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
554 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low
  as 40 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
670 
WWUS43 KTOP 130851
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
251 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-132200-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
251 AM CST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 40 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

Drake
659 
WWUS43 KTOP 132044
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
244 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-141200-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
244 PM CST Sat Jan 13 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 40 below zero. 

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas. 

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$
829 
WWUS43 KTOP 140904
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
304 AM CST Sun Jan 14 2024

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-142200-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
304 AM CST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills from 20 below zero to 40 
  below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

Pets are also suspect to cold weather. Keep pets indoors as much 
as possible, make sure outdoor pets have warm dry shelter, and 
provide sufficient food and fresh unfrozen water.

&&

$$
220 
WWUS43 KTOP 142023
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
223 PM CST Sun Jan 14 2024

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-151100-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
223 PM CST Sun Jan 14 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, wear layered clothing,
a hat, and gloves. 

Pets are also suspect to cold weather. keep pets indoors as much
as possible, make sure outdoor pets have warm dry shelter, and
provide sufficient food and fresh unfrozen water.

&&

$$
472 
WWUS43 KTOP 150856
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
256 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-152200-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
256 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
024 
WWUS43 KTOP 151844
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1244 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-161800-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
1244 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure to
cover all exposed skin. 

&&

$$
945 
WWUS43 KTOP 160849
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
249 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2024

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-161800-
/O.CON.KTOP.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T1800Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Belleville, Washington, Hanover, Clifton,
Linn, Greenleaf, Marysville, Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Sabetha, 
Seneca, Hiawatha, Horton, Concordia, Clay Center, Manhattan, 
Wamego, St. Marys, Holton, Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, 
McLouth, Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Minneapolis, 
Bennington, Abilene, Herington, Junction City, Council Grove, 
Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill, Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, 
Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, 
Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook, Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, 
and Garnett
249 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and 
  northeast Kansas.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

Drake

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Topeka, KS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill warning went out at Jan 11, 10:52 PM CST, 5 hours earlier. Its key messages:

  • Wintry weather expected tonight through Friday morning, leading to hazardous travel
  • Dangerously cold this weekend through early next week
Area forecast discussion, Jan 11, 10:52 PM CST, 5 hours before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1052 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Wintry weather expected tonight through Friday morning,
  leading to hazardous travel

- Dangerously cold this weekend through early next week

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 234 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

Wintry precipitation will begin to spread into the forecast
area this evening from central KS. Initially, precipitation
will be mainly tied to the north/west side of the upper 850 hPa
low where strong frontogenesis develops; however, as the upper
trough continues to dig southward, surface low pressure will
elongate and deepen across the Southern Plains, allowing
precipitation to blossom ahead and in the near vicinity to the
surface low. Our forecast area will be in a bit of an odd
transitional spot as the 850 low/original wrap-around
precipitation pulls sharply to the northeast out of our area
Friday morning, and the secondary band on the back side of the
surface low develops mainly to our south and east. Portions of
northern KS will see the most precipitation with the initial
round this evening and tonight, and could pick up several inches
of accumulation quickly between 9PM and midnight. Note that in
this type of banded scenario, a small shift in the heaviest band
could increase or reduce snowfall totals by several inches over
only a few tens of miles. The HREF currently shows 1+ inch per
hour snowfall rates just over the border into Nebraska, so it's
possible that snowfall amounts could be higher than depicted in
the current forecast along/very near the KS/NE border. HREF
probabilities of greater than 4 inches of accumulated snowfall
reach as high as 60 percent right along the border, which is the
highest amount currently represented in the gridded forecast
and winter weather advisory.

Further to the south, forcing will be much less and more broad,
leading to generally light precipitation amounts and gradual
accumulation. Precipitation type and efficiency of any snow
accumulation will also be in question as the 850 hPa 0 degree C
gradient sits near I-70 this evening. Fortunately, temperatures
within this warmer sector have reached the mid to upper 30s
this afternoon, and the entire column appears to cool at a
uniform rate as very cold air sweeps in behind the low. This
will lead to only a brief time window where freezing rain will
be possible, and the probability of ice accumulations greater
than a light glaze are less than 20 percent. Any freezing rain
that does occur would be mainly east of US Hwy 75 and near/just
south of I-70.

As cold air moves quickly in from the west/northwest,
precipitation type will switch to all snow for the entire area.
Not much moisture will be left to work with, but a few
hundredths of precipitation could be squeezed out, especially
if the surface low takes a slightly more northern or slightly
slower track. With increasing snow-to-liquid ratios in the
increasingly cold air, this could result in up to an inch of
snow accumulation during the morning hours Friday. Any rain/
Snowbelt that lingers from today will freeze very quickly, and
the combination of the quick freeze and light snow may result
in hazardous travel nearly area-wide on untreated roads and
elevated surfaces.

Dangerously cold temperatures are the highest confidence
portion of the forecast as frigid Canadian air surges into the
central CONUS. Northwest flow will linger ad nausea while the
surface low slowly spins across the Great Lakes region,
resulting in wind chills in the -20 to -30 range multiple nights
in a row. The sun might try to peek out a couple of times
Saturday, but it's not going to help. The cold crescendos on
Sunday when temperatures will struggle to make it above zero
(Fahrenheit) for a high temperature, which would be the first
occurrence since February of 2021. We've maintained the wind
chill watch for now just to avoid headline confusion, but
reaching wind chill warning criteria is a slam dunk for the
entire area this weekend into early next week.

We might see a little reprieve Wednesday/Thursday as the main upper
trough allowing cold air to surge in moves east, but another cold
push follows behind it by the end of next week. High temperatures
Wed/Thu could (25th percentile) reach the low 30s, which would
feel downright balmy after the weekend that's ahead.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1125 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

Periods of snow mixed at times with freezing drizzle will
continue for the next 2 hours at KTOP and KFOE. An arctic from
will move through the terminals between 6Z and 8Z and all precip
types will become snow. The snow band behind the arctic front
may bring visibilities down to 1 to 2SM through about 10Z.
After 10Z expect just occasional show showers through day break.
Currently ceilings are 1000-1400 feet and the ceilings will
gradually lower to IFR conditions through the early morning
hours. KMHK may see VFR ceilings develop through the afternoon
hours. North winds will continue to increase 15 to 20 KTS with
gusts of 25 to 35 KTS through Friday.

&&

.TOP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until noon CST Friday for KSZ008-
KSZ009-KSZ010-KSZ011-KSZ012-KSZ020-KSZ021-KSZ022-KSZ023-KSZ024-
KSZ026-KSZ034-KSZ035-KSZ036-KSZ037-KSZ038-KSZ039-KSZ040-KSZ054-
KSZ055.
Wind Chill Watch from Friday evening through Tuesday morning
for KSZ008-KSZ009-KSZ010-KSZ011-KSZ012-KSZ020-KSZ021-KSZ022-
KSZ023-KSZ024-KSZ026-KSZ034-KSZ035-KSZ036-KSZ037-KSZ038-KSZ039-
KSZ040-KSZ054-KSZ055-KSZ056-KSZ058-KSZ059.

&&

DISCUSSION...Laflin
AVIATION...Gargan
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 11, 2:43 PM CST, 13 hours 9 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
243 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-122045-
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
243 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, north central Kansas, and northeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Wintry precipitation is expected this evening through Friday
morning as another winter storm system passes through the area.
Light to moderate snow ranging from 1 to 4 inches is forecast
north of a line from Abilene to Wamego to Holton. South of this
line generally less than 1 inch of snow is expected. However,
areas along the Kansas Turnpike and Interstate 70 over east
central Kansas could see some a light glaze of ice accumulate
mainly late this evening as light freezing rain develops before
changing to snow. As this system moves through, winds will change
to the northwest with gusts above 30 mph. This could cause some
areas to see blowing snow.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Much colder air will move into the region on Friday and will be
long lasting through early next week. Expect bitterly cold wind
chill temperatures with wind chills falling to 15 to 30 degrees
below zero.

&&

More detailed information can be found at:
www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.