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2025 [KICT] WICHITA Winter Storm (WS) Watch (A) Number 4

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RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

429 
WWUS43 KICT 161946
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
246 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

KSZ032-033-171215-
/O.NEW.KICT.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250319T1900Z/
Russell-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, and Russell
246 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up 
  to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln and Russell Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may result in visibility as low as one 
  quarter mile and dangerous travel conditions. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Baerg
782 
WWUS43 KICT 170837
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
337 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

KSZ032-033-172245-
/O.CON.KICT.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250319T1900Z/
Russell-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Sylvan Grove, Lincoln, and Russell
337 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up 
  to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln and Russell Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Cuellar
610 
WWUS43 KICT 172059
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
359 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

KSZ032-033-181100-
/O.CON.KICT.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250319T1900Z/
Russell-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Russell, and Sylvan Grove
359 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up 
  to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln and Russell Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong 
  winds could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

McGuire
355 
WWUS43 KICT 180846
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
346 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

KSZ032-033-182300-
/O.UPG.KICT.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KICT.BZ.W.0002.250319T0900Z-250319T1800Z/
Russell-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, and Russell
346 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up 
  to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln and Russell Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

TOP Griesemer
Permalink to 202503161946-KICT-WWUS43-WSWICT
429 
WWUS43 KICT 161946
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
246 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

KSZ032-033-171215-
/O.NEW.KICT.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250319T1900Z/
Russell-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, and Russell
246 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up 
  to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln and Russell Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Blowing snow may result in visibility as low as one 
  quarter mile and dangerous travel conditions. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Baerg
Permalink to 202503170837-KICT-WWUS43-WSWICT
782 
WWUS43 KICT 170837
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
337 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

KSZ032-033-172245-
/O.CON.KICT.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250319T1900Z/
Russell-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Sylvan Grove, Lincoln, and Russell
337 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up 
  to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln and Russell Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could 
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

Cuellar
Permalink to 202503172059-KICT-WWUS43-WSWICT
610 
WWUS43 KICT 172059
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
359 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

KSZ032-033-181100-
/O.CON.KICT.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250319T1900Z/
Russell-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Russell, and Sylvan Grove
359 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up 
  to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln and Russell Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong 
  winds could cause extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

McGuire
Permalink to 202503180846-KICT-WWUS43-WSWICT
355 
WWUS43 KICT 180846
WSWICT

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
Issued by National Weather Service Topeka KS
346 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

KSZ032-033-182300-
/O.UPG.KICT.WS.A.0004.250319T0900Z-250319T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KICT.BZ.W.0002.250319T0900Z-250319T1800Z/
Russell-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Sylvan Grove, and Russell
346 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up 
  to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Lincoln and Russell Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

TOP Griesemer

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