Joplin, Missouri

... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM CDT Sunday...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow... sleet and freezing rain remains
in effect until 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* Short term trends... moderate to occasional heavy snow will
develop across southeast Kansas this morning where temperatures
will remain in the upper 20s. Snow accumulations through noon
will range from one to three inches.

Freezing rain mixed with snow and sleet will affect west central
and far southwest Missouri along the Highway 71 corridor... and
north of Highway 54. Ice accumulations of one tenth of an inch
or less are expected this morning before changing to snow by
this afternoon.

* Timing and areas affected... freezing rain and sleet will change
to snow across most of the warning area by this afternoon. The
exception may be areas just east of Highway 71 where freezing
rain may persist into the afternoon. Snow... heavy at
times... will then continue tonight into Sunday before
diminishing late in the day. The snow may change back to rain on
Sunday.

* Snow and sleet accumulations... snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches are expected by the time the storm ends late Sunday. The
heaviest snow will likely fall this afternoon into Sunday
morning. Sleet accumulations are expected to be minor.

* Ice accumulations... a thin glazing of ice up to one tenth of an
inch will be possible. Any ice accumulations will occur on
elevated surfaces... as well as on bridges and overpasses.

* Winds and visibility... northerly winds will increase to 15 to 30
mph which could result in poor visibility due to blowing snow.

* Impacts... travel conditions will deteriorate today particularly
across southeast Kansas... but more significant travel impacts
are expected to develop tonight and Sunday morning. This winter
storm will impact the Highway 54... 69 and 71 corridors... as well
as portions of Interstate 44. The combination of heavy wet
snow... light icing and increasing wind may result in sporadic
power outages.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning means severe weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will
make travel very hazardous or impossible. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you. This kit should include such items as
tire chains... booster cables... a flashlight... shovel... blankets... extra
clothing and anything else that would help you survive in case you
become stranded.

... Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday morning...

The Flood Watch continues for

* portions of southeast Kansas and Missouri... including the
following areas... in southeast Kansas... Bourbon... Cherokee and
Crawford. In Missouri... Barry... Barton... Benton... Camden...
Cedar... Christian... Dade... Dallas... Dent... Douglas... Greene...
Hickory... Howell... Jasper... Laclede... Lawrence... Maries...
McDonald... Miller... Morgan... Newton... Oregon... Ozark...
Phelps... Polk... Pulaski... Shannon... St. Clair... stone...
Taney... Texas... Vernon... Webster and Wright.

* Through Monday morning

* heavy rainfall amounts of one to three inches are expected this
weekend as a storm system tracks across the region. Rainfall
amounts will be lower across southeast Kansas and far southwest
Missouri where significant snow accumulations are expected.

* This heavy rainfall could cause flooding of small streams and
low water crossings... as well as main Stem rivers.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

03/20/2010 0851 am

Carl Junction, Jasper County.

Freezing rain e0.00 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            Minor glaze of ice beginning to develop on elevated
            surfaces due to freezing rain

                                 Max min
County location temp temp precip new snow snow depth

Barry Roaring River sp 68 31 0.18 0.0 0
Benton Edwards 6w 69 36 0.20 0.0 0
Dallas Windyville 4nw 0.20 0.0 0
Dallas Fair Grove 3ne 64 35 0.15 0.0 0
Douglas Ava 67 39 0.00 0.0 0
Jasper Sarcoxie 1w 67 33 0.12 0.0 0
Laclede 1 se Morgan 68 35 0.00 0.0 0
Morgan Gravois Mills 70 36 0.04 0.0 0
Newton Neosho 5w 70 30 0.20 0.0 0
stone Crane 4n 66 34 0.14 0.0 0
stone Kimberling City 5nw 0.12 0.0 0
Taney Ridgedale 4w 68 40 0.02 0.0 0
Webster Niangua 68 35 0.02 0.0 0