Dodge City, KS – The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Barber County, Kansas, which will remain in effect until 2:30 p.m. Monday. The storm, moving northeast at 35 mph, threatens to bring damaging winds and hail to the area. Medicine Lodge and nearby Sharon are directly in the storm’s path.
At 1:55 p.m., radar showed wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph, with quarter-size hail. These conditions could result in damage to vehicles, roofs, and trees. According to the National Weather Service, residents should take cover immediately.
The storm’s intense winds and hail present significant dangers. The National Weather Service recommends sheltering in an interior room on the lowest floor of a building to stay safe. Residents in the affected area should stay updated as conditions could change rapidly.
Barber County residents are advised to remain cautious, as the storm could intensify before the warning expires at 2:30 p.m.
