Barton County, KS
Alerts
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Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Friday 10/30 3:09 AM CDT – Friday 10/30 11:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Wichita KS
What
Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
Where
Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, and Russell Counties.
When
Until 11 AM CDT this morning.
Impacts
Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
What to Do
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Areas Impacted
- Russell
- Lincoln
- Barton
- Ellsworth
Tips to Stay Safe
A Dense Fog Advisory means that thick fog is happening now or very soon. It will limit visibility to less than a quarter mile, creating dangerous travel conditions.
- Limit driving or other travel if possible.
- If driving, slow down and plan for extra travel time to reach your destination.
- Use headlights and fog lights if you have them. Do not use high-beam lights, as the glare makes it more difficult for you to see.
- Leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Dense fog this morning
Created by the NWS Wichita WFO
Areas of dense fog will affect parts of central Kansas through the morning hours with visibilities down to one quarter of a mile or less at times. Drive with caution during the morning commute.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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