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City of Medicine Lodge, KS
Saturday February 13th, 2021 :: 01:07 p.m. CST

Alert

Wind Chill Warning until 12:00PM Monday

...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 Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 10 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 Warning, from 4 AM Sunday to noon CST Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* 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. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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

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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:
Wind Chill Warning

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