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2025 [KTOP] TOPEKA Winter Storm (WS) Watch (A) Number 6

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RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

049 
WWUS43 KTOP 161948
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
248 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

KSZ008>010-020-171030-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WS.A.0006.250319T0800Z-250319T2100Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-
Including the cities of Blue Rapids, Belleville, Clifton,
Concordia, Linn, Washington, Marysville, Hanover, Frankfort, and
Greenleaf
248 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 two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Cloud, Republic, Washington, and Marshall Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could become very difficult if not impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider altering travel plans. If travel is 
absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a 
winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire 
chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra 
clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that 
would help you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$
111 
WWUS43 KTOP 171147
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
647 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

KSZ008>010-020-180000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.A.0006.250319T0800Z-250319T2100Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-
Including the cities of Hanover, Washington, Linn, Marysville,
Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Clifton, Greenleaf, Concordia, and
Belleville
647 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 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Cloud, Republic, Washington, and Marshall Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter 
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, 
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. 
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help 
you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

Griesemer
151 
WWUS43 KTOP 171945
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
245 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

KSZ008>010-020-180900-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.A.0006.250319T0800Z-250319T2100Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-
Including the cities of Washington, Marysville, Blue Rapids,
Clifton, Greenleaf, Frankfort, Belleville, Hanover, Concordia,
and Linn
245 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 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Cloud, Republic, Washington, and Marshall Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter 
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, 
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. 
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help 
you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

Reese
606 
WWUS43 KTOP 180840
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
340 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

KSZ008-009-020-182045-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0006.250319T0800Z-250319T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.BZ.W.0003.250319T1200Z-250319T2100Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-
Including the cities of Washington, Linn, Greenleaf, Clifton,
Concordia, Belleville, and Hanover
340 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Cloud, Republic, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ010-182045-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0006.250319T0800Z-250319T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.WW.Y.0007.250319T1200Z-250319T2100Z/
Marshall-
Including the cities of Marysville, Frankfort, and Blue Rapids
340 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Marshall County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause brief white out 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ011-021-022-034-182045-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WW.Y.0007.250319T1200Z-250319T2100Z/
Nemaha-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Seneca, Bennington, Clay
Center, Sabetha, and Minneapolis
340 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Clay, Ottawa, Nemaha, and Riley Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause brief whiteout 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Gargan
Permalink to 202503161948-KTOP-WWUS43-WSWTOP
049 
WWUS43 KTOP 161948
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
248 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

KSZ008>010-020-171030-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WS.A.0006.250319T0800Z-250319T2100Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-
Including the cities of Blue Rapids, Belleville, Clifton,
Concordia, Linn, Washington, Marysville, Hanover, Frankfort, and
Greenleaf
248 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 two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Cloud, Republic, Washington, and Marshall Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. Travel could become very difficult if not impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider altering travel plans. If travel is 
absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a 
winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire 
chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra 
clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that 
would help you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503171147-KTOP-WWUS43-WSWTOP
111 
WWUS43 KTOP 171147
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
647 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

KSZ008>010-020-180000-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.A.0006.250319T0800Z-250319T2100Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-
Including the cities of Hanover, Washington, Linn, Marysville,
Blue Rapids, Frankfort, Clifton, Greenleaf, Concordia, and
Belleville
647 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 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Cloud, Republic, Washington, and Marshall Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter 
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, 
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. 
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help 
you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

Griesemer
Permalink to 202503171945-KTOP-WWUS43-WSWTOP
151 
WWUS43 KTOP 171945
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
245 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

KSZ008>010-020-180900-
/O.CON.KTOP.WS.A.0006.250319T0800Z-250319T2100Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Cloud-
Including the cities of Washington, Marysville, Blue Rapids,
Clifton, Greenleaf, Frankfort, Belleville, Hanover, Concordia,
and Linn
245 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 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Cloud, Republic, Washington, and Marshall Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely 
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter 
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, 
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. 
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help 
you survive in case you become stranded.

&&

$$

Reese
Permalink to 202503180840-KTOP-WWUS43-WSWTOP
606 
WWUS43 KTOP 180840
WSWTOP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
340 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

KSZ008-009-020-182045-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0006.250319T0800Z-250319T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.BZ.W.0003.250319T1200Z-250319T2100Z/
Republic-Washington-Cloud-
Including the cities of Washington, Linn, Greenleaf, Clifton,
Concordia, Belleville, and Hanover
340 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Cloud, Republic, and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. 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.

&&

$$

KSZ010-182045-
/O.UPG.KTOP.WS.A.0006.250319T0800Z-250319T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.WW.Y.0007.250319T1200Z-250319T2100Z/
Marshall-
Including the cities of Marysville, Frankfort, and Blue Rapids
340 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Marshall County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause brief white out 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KSZ011-021-022-034-182045-
/O.NEW.KTOP.WW.Y.0007.250319T1200Z-250319T2100Z/
Nemaha-Clay-Riley-Ottawa-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Seneca, Bennington, Clay
Center, Sabetha, and Minneapolis
340 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Clay, Ottawa, Nemaha, and Riley Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause brief whiteout 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Gargan

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