A line of strong thunderstorms produced isolated large hail south and east of Emporia on Wednesday.
One round of storms developed around 7 pm and started training over Coffey and Greenwood counties. The storms were initially responsible for 1-inch hail near Hamilton and Burlington. They later dumped at least 2.5 inches of rain on Burlington, enough to briefly close part of US Highway 75 in the city limits.
Showers and non-severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday, with more storms possible on Easter Sunday and into next week.
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1 pm Wednesday: Large hail, high winds most significant severe weather risks by Wednesday evening
Strong to severe thunderstorm activity is still possible for the KVOE listening area later Wednesday.
TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers anticipates storms could fire up around the evening drive time period.
Besides large hail, winds as high as 70 mph and heavy rain are the other main concerns. Brief tornadoes are possible but unlikely.
As was the case with prior updates Wednesday morning, the KVOE listening area is in a slight to enhanced severe weather risk according to the Storm Prediction Center.
6:15 am Wednesday: Hail, high wind main severe weather risks by late Wednesday afternoon
Thunderstorm activity is expected across the KVOE listening area by late Wednesday afternoon or early evening.
Some could be strong to severe, but TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers says it’s a conditional risk.
If storms turn severe, hail to the size of golf balls and winds as high as 70 mph are possible. An isolated tornado can’t be ruled out but is unlikely. Heavy rainfall is also possible.
Currently, the Storm Prediction Center has the area in a slight to enhanced risk of severe weather.
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