Winter Weather Advisory until 12:00PM Thursday
* WHAT...Freezing drizzle, sleet, and snow. Light accumulations expected.
* WHERE...West central, north central, south central and southwest Kansas.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hazardous travel conditions overnight. Areas of dense freezing fog will also limit visibility to below one half mile through the day. Freezing drizzle later today and tonight transitioning to light snow could result in treacherous travel with lowered visibilities due to strong wind. Wind Chills values as low as around -15 degrees expected early Thursday morning.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NESS ... KIOWA ... PRATT ... BARBER ... FINNEY ... COMANCHE ... RUSH ... HODGEMAN ... TREGO ... EDWARDS ... CLARK ... ELLIS ... LANE ... PAWNEE ... GRAY ... SCOTT ... FORD ... STAFFORD
Instructions:
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Wind chill readings as low as 15 to 25 degrees below zero will result in an increased potential for frostbite Thursday morning. If you must venture outdoors, stay dry and wear multiple layers of clothing, including a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Address/Location
City of Medicine Lodge, KS
114 W 1st Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-886-3908
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP BARBER followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Weather Advisory