@KansasEmergency

Kansas Division of Emergency Management, responsible for emergency management statewide & coordination of state & federal response to disasters & emergencies.

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🔥Wildfire Update The Ranger Road Fire, in Beaver County, Oklahoma, crossed into Kansas this afternoon. The Johnson County Task Force is engaged in Ashland, Kansas, and Assistant Fire Management Officer Dennis Carlson is engaged in Englewood, Kansas.
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🔥 Fire Weather Alert🔥 Weather conditions are deteriorating earlier than expected across western Kansas. Humidity levels are dropping, winds are increasing, and fire danger will escalate from Very High to Extreme as these conditions continue. #kswildfire #FireSeason2026
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Wildfire Weather Update with Chip Redmond Fuels in KS are drying quickly with warm temps and strong wind and vegetation will become more receptive to fire. We are transitioning into the typical spring fire season pattern — when fires can start easily and spread quickly.
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🔥 Fire Weather Update with Chip Redmond, meteorologist for K-State and KFS High winds will combine with low RH to increase the potential for large fire growth Friday - Sunday. The biggest threat is in areas in the far NW that have not received recent moisture. #kswildfire
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High winds, blowing dust and wildfire risks are impacting travel conditions today. Stay alert and informed! Check Kandrive.gov (or use the app) for updated road conditions, or dial 511 Avoid driving into dust clouds. Click here for safety tips: weather.gov/safety/wind-dust…
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High winds are expected to impact travel. Our partners at the @kshighwaypatrol have some safety tips that could help keep you safe if you encounter blowing dust. Check kandrive.gov for updated road conditions. #PullOffLightsOut #KSWX Full Story: ksdot.gov/Home/Components/Ne…
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⚠️HIGH FIRE DANGER: Red flag warnings are in effect for most of the state today. Take caution to avoid activities that may spark a wildfire. NO outdoor burning Do not drive on dry grass or brush Secure tow chains to avoid dragging If you see a fire, call 911 immediately.
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If interstates are snow covered, you don't even want to see the side roads. DO NOT TRAVEL tonight... dozens of stalled cars around the Metro and dangerous temperatures continue even as snow tapers off. @fox4kc #KCwx #MOwx #KSwx
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KMBC@kmbc6 Jan 2025
The State of Kansas has issued an emergency alert through phones and broadcasts, encouraging everyone to stay indoors. #kcwx #kswx The latest: kmbc.com/article/kansas-city…
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Who else just got this alert?! 😲 #KAKEnews #kswx
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Freezing drizzle across the Tri-State Area has coated highways with a layer of ice. Ice accumulation around 0.10" has been reported in Goodland and Oberlin this AM. Even if highways look ice free they likely may not be, especially if they are not treated yet. #kswx #newx #cowx
Freezing drizzle across the Tri-State Area has coated highways with a layer of ice. Ice accumulation around a tenth of an inch has been reported in Goodland and Oberlin this morning. Even if highways look ice free they likely may not be, especially if they are not treated yet.

ALT Freezing drizzle across the Tri-State Area has coated highways with a layer of ice. Ice accumulation around a tenth of an inch has been reported in Goodland and Oberlin this morning. Even if highways look ice free they likely may not be, especially if they are not treated yet.

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KMBC@kmbc5 Jan 2025
NEW: Winter weather has forced the closure of all highways in northeastern Kansas, including I-70, which is shut down in both directions from the Missouri state line to the Ellsworth County line, and eastbound from Hays to Missouri. #kswx #kcwx MORE: kmbc.com/article/kansas-city…
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It’s not worth driving in this to go get a bag of Takis. It’s worth driving in this if you need to go to the hospital, or work somewhere that’s required to keep society functioning. Tell a friend.
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If you must travel today, remember to: • Slow down • Allow extra space between vehicles • Go easy on bridges and overpasses; they freeze first • Buckle up • Avoid distractions - just focus on driving. • Call *KTA (*582) for help on Turnpike
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⚠️ALL HIGHWAYS IN NEKS ARE CLOSED due to road conditions and extreme winter weather. Including: ⛔️EB & WB I-70 to the KS/MO state line ⛔️All state highways in the counties: MS, NM, BR, DP, RL, PT, JA, AT, WB, SN, JF, LV, LY, OS, DG, WY, JO ➡️KanDrive.gov for updates.
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NEKS roads are covered with snow/ice this morning. Blizzard-like conditions are forecasted today, which will continue to make traveling difficult and hazardous. Stay home if you can. Travel prepared if you must drive. KanDrive.gov for road conditions and closures.
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Just now on Topeka’s north side….thunder snow!!! If you think you need to get out on the roads….just don’t. This is the KanDrive.gov map. And closings? We got ‘em: wibw.com/weather/closings/
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Heavy snow is underway across much of northeast Kansas with a sleet/snow mix south of I-35. Several more inches of snow is expected through the remainder of the morning and afternoon. Please stay home and let road crews keep the roads cleared! #kswx
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In case you need a few more winter weather driving tips ⬇️ ❄️Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips: 🚗 Never use cruise control 🚨 Avoid quick braking or acceleration 🔦 Always keep an emergency kit in your vehicle 🚙 Slow down & increase distance between vehicles…
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Latest Travel Conditions: KanDrive Road Conditions at 10am Saturday. Completely covered (pink) and partially covered (blue) across Kansas. Local reports of 0.10-0.25" of freezing drizzle and light freezing rain across NW-Kansas, with Wichita reporting 0.02" since 8am.
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