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City of Medicine Lodge, KS
Wednesday December 12th, 2018 :: 01:19 p.m. CST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 06:00PM Thursday

The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* TIMING...Strongest winds are expected late tonight through sunrise Thursday morning, followed by another peak in wind speeds during the midday hours Thursday.

* WINDS...North winds of 35-45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially on east-west oriented highways and for high profile vehicles. Dangerous wind gusts can be expected around grain elevators. Intermittent power interruptions and downed power lines are possible. Localized blowing dust will be possible. Outdoor holiday decorations should be secured.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NESS ... KIOWA ... PRATT ... BARBER ... FINNEY ... COMANCHE ... HODGEMAN ... EDWARDS ... CLARK ... GRANT ... STANTON ... SEWARD ... KEARNY ... STEVENS ... MORTON ... LANE ... MEADE ... HAMILTON ... HASKELL ... PAWNEE ... GRAY ... SCOTT ... FORD ... STAFFORD

Instructions:

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

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:
High Wind Warning

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