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City of Medicine Lodge, KS
Thursday January 22nd, 2026 :: 01:13 p.m. CST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 06:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow is expected Friday night into Sunday morning. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches are forecast with the possibility of localized areas seeing more or less.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Kansas.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact travel through the duration of the warning. In addition to the cold, dangerous situations could culminate in those who are stranded outdoors.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RUSH ... HODGEMAN ... PAWNEE ... STAFFORD ... FORD ... EDWARDS ... KIOWA ... PRATT ... MEADE ... CLARK ... COMANCHE ... BARBER

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

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:
Winter Storm Warning

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