A windy, wintry day is ahead for the KVOE listening area Wednesday.
After temperatures peaking in the upper 70s Tuesday and temperatures in the upper 60s as late as 4 am Wednesday, the bottom drops out of the temperatures and wind gusts continue between 50-60 mph. And we have a rain-snow combination to deal with as well, especially for the afternoon hours.
High wind warnings are now active areawide until 7 pm, and Chase and Morris counties are in a winter weather advisory from 7 am to 4 pm
Because surface temperatures will be well above freezing, TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers expects little to no snow accumulation, even though it may be coming down at a heavy rate at times. However, there could be some travel concerns.
Both Emporia Public Works Director Dean Grant and Lyon County Engineer Chip Woods say they do not expect any major travel impacts Wednesday, but both entities will be ready just in case.
Power outages and downed limbs or, in some cases trees, are expected. High-profile vehicles like large trucks will also struggle in the wind, especially those traveling east or west.
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