Wabaunsee County Emergency Services
Wabaunsee County Emergency Services provides fire, rescue and emergency medical services to Wabaunsee County.
Wabaunsee County Emergency Services is dedicated to serving the citizens and visitors of Wabaunsee County.
18/07/2024
Please join me & the rest of your pals @ WBSO along with Wabaunsee County Emergency Management for a Sheltering Fundamentals class that is being hosted by the American Red Cross. The class is scheduled for August 29th 2024 at the Alma Community Center from 6 to 9pm, and dinner AND SAN PELLEGRINO 😎 will be provided!!
YAY!!!
👊-WB2🇺🇸
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
6:42 AM CDT Tue, Jul 16, 2024
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Riley County in northeastern Kansas... Northwestern Shawnee County in east central Kansas... Northern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas... Eastern Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas... Southwestern Jackson County in northeastern Kansas...
* Until 715 AM CDT.
* At 642 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles south of Wheaton to 3 miles southeast of Wamego to 3 miles northeast of Volland, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include... Western Topeka, Wamego, Holton, Rossville, Alma, Westmoreland, St. Marys, Silver Lake, Hoyt, St. George, Maple Hill, Mayetta, McFarland, Paxico, Belvue, Emmett, Louisville, Delia, Willard, and Potawatomi Reservation.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 321 and 355.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE; HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN; WIND THREAT...OBSERVED; MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
6:18 AM CDT Tue, Jul 16, 2024
..A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 AM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN DICKINSON...GEARY...RILEY...NORTHWESTERN WABAUNSEE...POTTAWATOMIE AND SOUTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTIES...
At 618 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Palmer to 3 miles northeast of Riley to 7 miles northwest of White City, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 614 AM, trained spotters reported winds of 70 mph at Milford.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include... Manhattan, Junction City, Wamego, Alma, Westmoreland, Blaine, Ogden, Grandview Plaza, Chapman, Wakefield, Riley, St. George, Milford, Leonardville, McFarland, Olsburg, Louisville, Randolph, Wheaton, and Milford Lake.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 287 and 331.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE; HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN; WIND THREAT...OBSERVED; MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
1:39 AM CDT Thu, Jul 4, 2024
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Geary County in east central Kansas... Southeastern Riley County in northeastern Kansas... Morris County in east central Kansas... Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas... Southern Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas... Northwestern Lyon County in east central Kansas...
* Until 215 AM CDT.
* At 138 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Westmoreland to 8 miles northwest of Volland to near Wilsey, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Manhattan, Wamego, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, St. Marys, Americus, St. George, White City, Alta Vista, Dwight, McFarland, Paxico, Belvue, Emmett, Louisville, Allen, Wilsey, Parkerville, and Bushong.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 308 and 340.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...
04/07/2024
A Flood Watch is now in effect for much of east central Kansas through Thursday morning. Several rounds of heavy thunderstorms may lead to rainfall amounts from 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Because of the heavy rains that have occurred in previous days, flash flooding on roadways is possible. Remember to avoid flooded roadways this evening!
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
4:46 PM CDT Tue, Jul 2, 2024
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 498 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS
ANDERSON COFFEY DOUGLAS FRANKLIN LYON MORRIS OSAGE SHAWNEE WABAUNSEE
IN NORTHEAST KANSAS
JACKSON JEFFERSON
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALMA, ALTA VISTA, BURLINGAME, BURLINGTON, CARBONDALE, COUNCIL GROVE, EMPORIA, ESKRIDGE, GARNETT, GRANTVILLE, HARVEYVILLE, HOLTON, LAWRENCE, LEBO, LYNDON, MAPLE HILL, MCFARLAND, MCLOUTH, MERIDEN, NORTONVILLE, OSAGE CITY, OSKALOOSA, OTTAWA, OVERBROOK, PAXICO, PERRY, TOPEKA, AND VALLEY FALLS.
02/07/2024
Hot and humid conditions will cause heat index values to exceed 105 degrees for much of the area today. Additionally, strong to severe storms are expected to develop this afternoon along a cold front. Damaging wind and heavy rainfall are the main concerns, but all storm hazards are possible.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
8:14 PM CDT Fri, Jun 28, 2024
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Shawnee County in east central Kansas... East central Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 813 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Dover, moving northeast at 30 mph. Golf ball size hail should remain west of Topeka.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Topeka, Tecumseh, Dover, Silver Lake, Auburn, and Pauline.
This includes the following highways... Interstate 70 between mile markers 345 and 355. Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 166 and 185.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for northeastern and east central Kansas.
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THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE; HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
7:34 PM CDT Fri, Jun 28, 2024
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas... Northeastern Lyon County in east central Kansas...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 733 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northwest of Allen, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Harveyville and Allen.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 147 and 154.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for east central Kansas.
Tornado Watch
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
5:21 PM CDT Fri, Jun 28, 2024
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 480 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL KANSAS
DICKINSON
IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS
DOUGLAS FRANKLIN GEARY LYON MORRIS OSAGE SHAWNEE WABAUNSEE
IN NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS
CLAY
IN NORTHEAST KANSAS
BROWN JACKSON JEFFERSON NEMAHA POTTAWATOMIE RILEY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABILENE, ALMA, ALTA VISTA, BURLINGAME, CARBONDALE, CLAY CENTER, COUNCIL GROVE, EMPORIA, ESKRIDGE, GRANTVILLE, HARVEYVILLE, HERINGTON, HIAWATHA, HOLTON, HORTON, JUNCTION CITY, LAWRENCE, LYNDON, MANHATTAN, MAPLE HILL, MCFARLAND, MCLOUTH, MERIDEN, NORTONVILLE, OSAGE CITY, OSKALOOSA, OTTAWA, OVERBROOK, PAXICO, PERRY, SABETHA, SENECA, ST. MARYS, TOPEKA, VALLEY FALLS, AND WAMEGO.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
7:42 PM CDT Thu, Jun 13, 2024
..A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN RILEY...NORTHERN WABAUNSEE AND SOUTHEASTERN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES...
At 740 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wamego, moving east at 30 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR LOUISVILLE.
HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Emergency management. At 739 PM, golf ball size hail was reported 3 miles west of Wamego.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles.
Locations impacted include... Wamego, St. Marys, St. George, Maple Hill, Paxico, Belvue, Emmett, and Louisville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
14/06/2024
Severe thunderstorms continue to form across Central Kansas. Storms may continue to form to the east, but this is less certain. If they do, more of eastern KS would see the threat for storms increase. Large hail and strong winds will be possible with storms.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
7:00 PM CDT Thu, Jun 13, 2024
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Geary County in east central Kansas... Southern Riley County in northeastern Kansas... Northwestern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas... Southwestern Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 700 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Keats, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Manhattan, Wamego, Ogden, St. George, and Keats.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 305 and 325.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
4:41 PM CDT Thu, Jun 13, 2024
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 410 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL KANSAS
DICKINSON
IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS
DOUGLAS GEARY LYON MORRIS OSAGE SHAWNEE WABAUNSEE
IN NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS
CLAY CLOUD OTTAWA
IN NORTHEAST KANSAS
MARSHALL POTTAWATOMIE RILEY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABILENE, ALMA, ALTA VISTA, BENNINGTON, BLUE RAPIDS, BURLINGAME, CARBONDALE, CLAY CENTER, CONCORDIA, COUNCIL GROVE, EMPORIA, ESKRIDGE, FRANKFORT, HARVEYVILLE, HERINGTON, JUNCTION CITY, LAWRENCE, LYNDON, MANHATTAN, MAPLE HILL, MARYSVILLE, MCFARLAND, MINNEAPOLIS, OSAGE CITY, OVERBROOK, PAXICO, ST. MARYS, TOPEKA, AND WAMEGO.
09/06/2024
09/06/2024
A line of thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rainfall and hail up to the size of quarters will continue through 3 AM this morning. Keep alert for flash flooding.
08/06/2024
Storms continue to move east across NE KS. Behind the strongest storms, the severe weather threat is ending, and the Severe Thunderstorm Watch is being cancelled in the western portion of the area.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
12:11 AM CDT Sat, Jun 8, 2024
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Shawnee County in east central Kansas... Northeastern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas... Pottawatomie County in northeastern Kansas... Southwestern Jackson County in northeastern Kansas...
* Until 1245 AM CDT.
* At 1210 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles south of Lillis to 3 miles south of Westmoreland, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Wamego, Rossville, Westmoreland, Blaine, St. Marys, Onaga, St. George, Maple Hill, Belvue, Emmett, Louisville, Delia, Wheaton, and Willard.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
11:53 PM CDT Fri, Jun 7, 2024
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Geary County in east central Kansas... Eastern Morris County in east central Kansas... Southern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas... Northern Lyon County in east central Kansas...
* Until 1230 AM CDT.
* At 1152 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles north of Dwight to 5 miles north of Council Grove Lake to near Strong City, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Emporia, Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Grandview Plaza, Americus, Alta Vista, Dwight, Allen, Admire, Bushong, Dunlap, Council Grove Lake, and Volland.
This includes the following highways... Interstate 35 between mile markers 128 and 137. Interstate 70 between mile markers 298 and 300. Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 125 and 147.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
2:26 PM CDT Tue, Jun 4, 2024
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 390 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL KANSAS
DICKINSON
IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS
GEARY LYON MORRIS WABAUNSEE
IN NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS
CLAY CLOUD OTTAWA REPUBLIC WASHINGTON
IN NORTHEAST KANSAS
BROWN JACKSON MARSHALL NEMAHA POTTAWATOMIE RILEY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABILENE, ALMA, ALTA VISTA, BELLEVILLE, BENNINGTON, BLUE RAPIDS, CLAY CENTER, CLIFTON, CONCORDIA, COUNCIL GROVE, EMPORIA, ESKRIDGE, FRANKFORT, GREENLEAF, HANOVER, HARVEYVILLE, HERINGTON, HIAWATHA, HOLTON, HORTON, JUNCTION CITY, LINN, MANHATTAN, MAPLE HILL, MARYSVILLE, MCFARLAND, MINNEAPOLIS, PAXICO, SABETHA, SENECA, ST. MARYS, WAMEGO, AND WASHINGTON.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
12:09 AM CDT Sun, May 26, 2024
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Shawnee County in east central Kansas... Southeastern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas... Northwestern Osage County in east central Kansas... Northeastern Lyon County in east central Kansas...
* Until 1245 AM CDT.
* At 1209 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles west of Harveyville, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Eskridge, Auburn, Burlingame, Scranton, Harveyville, Allen, and Admire.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 148 and 167.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for east central Kansas. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for east central Kansas.
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HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
11:38 PM CDT Sat, May 25, 2024
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Morris County in east central Kansas... Southeastern Wabaunsee County in east central Kansas... Northern Lyon County in east central Kansas...
* Until 1215 AM CDT.
* At 1138 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Council Grove, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Council Grove, Eskridge, Allen, Admire, Bushong, Dunlap, and Council Grove Lake.
This includes Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 148 and 149.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for east central Kansas.
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THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE; HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Special Weather Statement
for Wabaunsee County
Issued by National Weather Service
Topeka, KS
9:18 PM CDT Sat, May 25, 2024
Wind gusts of 50 to 55 MPH are expected even outside of thunderstorms through much of the evening along and south of Interstate 70. Locally higher gusts may be possible at times. These winds should start to diminish after midnight.
24/05/2024
⚠️Significant Severe Weather expected Saturday May, 25, 2024⚠️
A Moderate Risk (Level 4 out of 5) for severe weather, including the potential for violent/long-track Tornadoes, giant Hail greater than 4 inches, and extreme Damaging Winds greater than 90 mph, is in place for Saturday across parts of the central and southern Plains. Significant severe thunderstorms are possible mid to late afternoon and continuing through the evening Saturday across parts of southern Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and western Missouri.
Have multiple ways to receive critical weather information, especially if you are outside. For specific information regarding the local forecast for you area please visit www.weather.gov Additional forecasts and preparedness information are also available at www.spc.noaa.gov
07/12/2023
🔥CHECK YOUR BURN PILES TODAY!
If you took advantage of last week's snowfall and burned brush, check those burns today. Fire danger is increasing across the state. Brush piles can rekindle days and weeks after they appear to be out! Most of Kansas vegetation dries out quickly even when the ground remains soggy.
Take precautions with any outdoor burning, and continue to check and re-check your completed burns.
03/12/2023
03/12/2023
Cedars make wildfire more dangerous and difficult to control.
Eastern redcedar is a volatile fuel with increased flame lengths & spotfire risk.
Volatile Fuels: contain chemicals with a low boiling point that ignite easily and burn at high temperatures.
Flame Length & Spotfire Risk
Grasses: Flame length average, 4 - 6 ft
Eastern Redcedar: Flame length average, 30 ft
Cedar Embers
- travel long distances (500+ ft)
- can cause spotfires ahead of the main fire
- increases risk of structure loss and injury to people
To learn more about cedar as a hazardous fuel, click the link. https://bit.ly/VolatileFuelOSU
29/11/2023
The 2024 Volunteer Fire Assistant Grant applications are now live! 🙌
The Volunteer Fire Assistance Program aims to provide federal financial, technical, and other assistance to State Foresters and other appropriate officials to equip, train, and organize fire departments in rural areas and rural communities to prevent and suppress fires. Learn more and apply on our website: https://bit.ly/3RhE848
25/11/2023
Folks, we know this is the year's first snow storm, yet all dogs must be on a leash!! 🤣
Please & thank you stay home unless travel is absolutely necessary. Please use extreme caution on I70 whilst traveling through the county today. Snowfall is expected to continue until mid/late evening of 25NOV23.
Fuel & food services are available at MM341, 338 & 328.
We're out & about rescuing slide offs, call if you need help! 911 or 785 765 3323.
Be safe!!
👊-WB2🇺🇸