Forecasted storms led to little in the way of severe storm activity or reports Sunday night into early Monday.
A marginal risk of severe storms still exists for the majority of the KVOE listening area through the overnight hours Monday. High winds and penny-sized hail are the main concerns with any storms that develop.
The next chance for severe storm activity comes Tuesday. We will keep you updated on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media.
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7:20 pm Sunday: WEATHER: Wabaunsee County placed in severe thunderstorm watch through early Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for one area county.
Wabaunsee County is in a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 am Monday. The National Weather Service is forecasting severe storms could impact the area between 11 pm and 2 am with hail up to two inches in diameter and wind gusts possibly as high as 70 mph among the main concerns.
A possible tornado cannot be ruled out at this time. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more updates as they become available.
3 pm Sunday: WEATHER: No change in weather outlook from National Weather Service Sunday afternoon
The National Weather Service has not altered its outlook for severe storm potential Sunday night into Monday morning.
As of 3 pm, the majority of the listening area remains in a marginal risk category for severe weather while areas just north of US Highway 56 remain in a slight risk category. NWS says the likely timeframe for storms to develop is between 11 pm Sunday and 2 am Monday.
The main risks are for large hail, possibly two inches in diameter, and high winds up to 70 mph. Chances of tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Chances of severe storms re-enter the forecast Tuesday with a marginal risk for Lyon and most surrounding counties. A slight risk for severe storm activity Tuesday exists further to the south.
Be sure to stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more weather updates as they become available.
9:30 am Sunday: WEATHER: Severe storms remain possible following a second day of summerlike heat Sunday
Strong to severe thunderstorms are still a possibility for the KVOE listening area from Sunday evening into Monday morning.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has most of the KVOE listening area in a marginal risk of severe storms with a slight risk for counties to the north of US Highway 56. Storms are likely to develop by the late evening hours and could continue through the overnight hours into early morning Monday.
The main concerns are for large hail and damaging wind gusts. The chances for storms will follow another day of summer-like temperatures with highs forecasted in the low to mid-90s Sunday.
Sunday’s heat follows Saturday’s unofficial record-setting high of 95 degrees. With the ongoing heat, residents are reminded to take several steps to avoid heat-related illnesses, specifically heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Before taking part in any outdoor activities, be sure to drink plenty of water, limit any strenuous activity to the morning or evening hours, wear light, loose-fitting clothes, use sunscreen and check on neighbors, especially elderly residents, to make sure they are not being adversely affected by the conditions.
Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more weather updates as they become available.
