Winter Storm Warning until 06:00PM Sunday
...Widespread Accumulating Snow and Dangerous Cold Saturday Night and Sunday...
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Kansas.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Expect snow packed roadways and difficult travel. Areas of blowing and drifting snow are expected. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Excessively cold temperatures and wind chills will pose a serious risk for any stranded motorists.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SEWARD ... MEADE ... MORTON ... CLARK ... STEVENS ... BARBER ... COMANCHE
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, 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:
- Severe - Significant 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 Storm Warning