Kansas faced a harsh winter storm on Saturday, Jan. 24, with a Winter Weather Advisory covering the entire state. Snow piled up, and temperatures dropped significantly. The National Weather Service monitored these conditions, noting that all weather stations in Kansas reported negative apparent temperatures that morning.

Apparent temperature is a measure that considers humidity and wind speed to give a sense of how cold it actually feels. This is important because it helps people understand the real impact of the weather on their bodies.

At 6 a. m. on that Saturday, several locations stood out for their extreme cold. These were the places where the apparent temperature was the lowest, making it feel especially bitter.

This kind of weather can be dangerous. It's important for people to take precautions, like dressing warmly and staying indoors as much as possible. Understanding how cold it really feels can help people stay safe during such storms.


# **Kansas Braces for Harsh Winter Storm**

**Date:** Saturday, Jan. 24

## **Statewide Winter Weather Advisory**
- **Snow Accumulation:** Heavy
- **Temperatures:** Dropped significantly
- **Monitoring Agency:** National Weather Service

### **Apparent Temperature: A Critical Measure**
- **Definition:** Considers humidity and wind speed
- **Purpose:** Indicates how cold it *feels*
- **Importance:** Helps people understand weather impact

### **Extreme Cold at 6 a.m.**
- **Locations:** Several reported lowest apparent temperatures
- **Effect:** Made the cold feel especially bitter

## **Safety Precautions**
- **Dress warmly**
- **Stay indoors as much as possible**
- **Understand real cold impact** to stay safe



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