Drowsy driving crashes often happen midnight–6 a.m. or late afternoon, usually involve a lone driver running off the road with no braking, and occur most on rural roads and highways. Stay alert—fatigue is a serious risk on the road.

12:48am UPDATE: The closure and detours remains in place as KHP investigates the crash, and wrecker crews work to remove the semi from U.S. 83.

3:20am UPDATE: Per KHP, U.S. 83 is back open in both directions. Please travel safely.

Gusty south winds and low afternoon humidity will create dangerous fire weather conditions across portions of extreme southwest Kansas on Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for locations along and west of highway 83 Thursday afternoon. #kswx

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Friday from 1:00-7:00pm. Use extra caution with possible ignition sources.

Dense fog may impact travel across the region tonight, especially for those who might be traveling home from today's HS track meet in Pratt. While traveling, increase your following distance behind other vehicles, use your low beam headlights, and slow your speeds as necessary.

The Dense Fog Advisory has been expanded to include Scott County. Travel safely.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued by NWS Dodge City for Monday from 12pm to 9pm.

Frost/Freeze Expected Saturday Morning

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Thursday afternoon.

Frost/Freeze Expected Saturday Morning

Just because we're not highlighted in the Red Flag Warning doesn't mean the fire danger won't be elevated. Do your part to prevent a fire start on Sunday.

Protect those outdoor plants again tonight.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 8pm today.

With the possibility of severe weather this weekend, here is a list of public storm shelter locations in Scott City. Take time this evening to review your severe weather plan in case it's needed.

The latest forecast details seem to lessen the risk for severe weather across our area, but remain weather aware though the rest of today,

9:12pm CDT #SPC_Watch WW 154 SEVERE TSTM KS MO 270210Z - 270900Z, #kswx #mowx, spc.noaa.gov/products/watch…

Significant rains are predicted for the Monday night to Wednesday evening time frame, especially across west central Kansas. #KSWX

D2 (severe) drought has expanded across central and southwest Kansas. #KSWX

Latest forecast from the Climate Prediction Center suggests above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation will be slightly favored across southwest KS from May 9-13. #kswx