A risk for severe weather early Wednesday morning has largely transitioned to a heavy rain threat for the next few hours, and more rainfall is likely on the way.
TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers says our current wave of rainfall should be over before noon. Another chance of rain — and a low-end severe weather threat — comes into the picture by late afternoon.
Meyers expects anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rainfall possible by Thursday morning, which could lead to isolated flooding with many area residents getting 1-2.5 inches of rainfall this past weekend.
Current rain totals:
*KVOE studios: 1.3 inches
*Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.83 inches
*3 miles east of Emporia Airport: 0.90 inches
*10th and Weaver: 1.25 inches
*South and Sylvan: 1.3 inches
*Allen: 0.70 inches
*Between Hartford and Olpe: 0.80 inches
*Reading: 1 inch
Northeast Coffey and southeast Osage counties are now in an urban and small stream flood advisory until 9:15 am. The National Weather Service says heavy rainfall may cause flooding of small creeks, streams, country roads, farmland and other low-lying areas. Waverly is in the alert box.
Windy and cooler conditions are coming as well. A wind advisory is up for Chase and Greenwood counties from 1 pm Wednesday to 1 am Thursday, reflecting the chance of wind gusts as high as 40 mph. Snow showers could also be widespread Thursday morning, but no accumulation is expected.
We’ll keep you updated on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media.
