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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
335 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021

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335 AM CDT Mon Apr 19 2021

This hazardous weather outlook is for east central...north
central and northeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Snow is expected to begin late this evening over north central
Kansas and spread east into northeast and east central Kansas
through the early morning hours of Tuesday. The snow could be
heavy at times. Areas along and south of Interstate 35 are
forecast to see around 1 inch of snow. Areas along and north of
Interstate 70 could get between 2 and 4 inches. The snow is likely
to make the Tuesday morning commute slippery, especially on
bridges and overpasses. Freezing temperatures could also damage
tender vegetation if not protected. A winter weather advisory will
go into effect at 10 PM tonight and continue until 10 AM Tuesday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A killing freeze is forecast for Wednesday morning with
temperatures falling into the middle and upper 20s for several
hours. Unprotected vegetation could be killed. Outdoor plumbing
such as sprinkler systems could also be damaged if they are not
drained. Freezing temperatures are also forecast for Thursday
morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters will not be needed today, but they are encouraged to
report snow amounts Tuesday morning to the National Weather
Service in Topeka.

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More detailed information can be accessed at...
http://www.weather.gov/top/sitrep

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Wolters