Apr 16, 2020

We're in for more wet weather, freeze warnings

Posted Apr 16, 2020 6:18 PM

Guess what? Freeze warnings have been issued for counties in our area once again, but before the warnings take effect, the area is in for some wet weather.

Widespread precipitation will impact the region Thursday evening and night, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita. Liquid equivalent precipitation amounts will range from 0.25 inches to 0.75 inches, NWS noted.

NWS in Wichita has issued a freeze warning in effect from 10 p.m. Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.

Ellsworth County

Lincoln County

Marion County

McPherson County

Saline County

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 are expected. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Additionally, light snow across central Kansas early Friday morning, may lead to a few slick spots on elevated surfaces as temperatures fall below freezing.

NWS in Topeka has issued a freeze warning in effect from 10 p.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday for the following counties in our area.

Clay County

Cloud County

Dickinson County

Ottawa County

Republic County

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 are expected. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.