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Special Weather Statement 12/27/2024 18:14 for Kansas areas

Headline: Special Weather Statement issued December 27 at 8:14PM CST by NWS Wichita KS

Description: A few areas of fog with localized areas of dense fog are beginning to develop across portions of central and south-central Kansas. Visibilities may drop under 1 mile at times. Those traveling are encouraged to use extra caution, slow down, and use... more

Effective: Friday, December 27, 2024 - 18:14

Expires: Friday, December 27, 2024 - 19:30

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Sender: NWS Wichita KS

Areas: Russell County KS, Lincoln County KS, Barton County KS, Ellsworth County KS, Saline County KS, Rice County KS, McPherson County KS, Marion County KS, Reno County KS, Harvey County KS

Dense Fog Advisory 12/27/2024 01:19 for Kansas areas

Headline: Dense Fog Advisory issued December 27 at 3:19AM CST until December 27 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Wichita KS

Description: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Effective: Friday, December 27, 2024 - 01:19

Expires: Friday, December 27, 2024 - 09:00

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Sender: NWS Wichita KS

Dense Fog Advisory 12/26/2024 11:54 for Kansas areas

Headline: Dense Fog Advisory issued December 26 at 1:54PM CST until December 27 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Wichita KS

Description: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Effective: Thursday, December 26, 2024 - 11:54

Expires: Friday, December 27, 2024 - 03:00

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Sender: NWS Wichita KS

Dense Fog Advisory 12/26/2024 09:44 for Kansas areas

Headline: Dense Fog Advisory issued December 26 at 11:44AM CST until December 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Wichita KS

Description: Visibilities in the fog continued to gradually improve during the late morning with most areas now above 1 mile. Some localized areas may remain near one-quarter to one-half mile until shortly after the noon hour before improving as well during the... more

Effective: Thursday, December 26, 2024 - 09:44

Expires: Thursday, December 26, 2024 - 10:45

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Sender: NWS Wichita KS

Dense Fog Advisory 12/26/2024 04:03 for Kansas areas

Headline: Dense Fog Advisory issued December 26 at 6:03AM CST until December 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Wichita KS

Description: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Effective: Thursday, December 26, 2024 - 04:03

Expires: Thursday, December 26, 2024 - 10:00

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Sender: NWS Wichita KS