Light to moderate rainfall has started across the KVOE listening area and may continue all the way into early next week.
Rain started just after 7 am at the KVOE studios and we have accumulated right around an inch so far. The Emporia Municipal Airport has received around 0.40 inches. 0.8 inches of rainfall have been reported at Ninth and Lawrence.
Occasionally heavy rainfall is possible through the upcoming weekend. A flood watch continues for Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Greenwood and Osage counties until 1 pm Sunday. Rain chances don’t let up until Monday.
In addition, a marginal risk of severe weather continues just south of Emporia for Friday. Hail up to the size of quarters is the main risk.
We’ll keep you updated on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media.
6 am Friday: Flood watch timing adjusted, 2-3 inches of rain likely through at least Sunday
Heavy rainfall is expected through the weekend, meaning at least some chances of flooding for most of the KVOE listening area.
Flood watches have been adjusted since they were first announced Thursday. Watches now affect Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Greenwood and Osage counties until 1 pm Sunday. The National Weather Service expects 2-3 inches of rain to be commonplace across the area with isolated higher amounts.
Part of the area has a low-level severe weather risk Friday. A marginal risk is underway south of Emporia at this time.
We’ll keep you updated on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media.
