Not only did area counties miss out on any severe weather chances Saturday, but most area locations missed out on any measurable rainfall whatsoever.
Storms that were strong to borderline severe in north-central Kansas rapidly lost their steam as they got into central Chase and Morris counties. Nothing measurable was reported at the KVOE studios or the Emporia Municipal Airport, the National Weather Service’s official reporting station, and there have been no reports as of 9:30 am Sunday from KVOE listeners.
With area counties back in moderate to exceptional drought, chances of rainfall dot the forecast for the upcoming week. There are slight chances for Monday and again for afternoon through late-night hours on the Fourth of July on Tuesday, with a marginal risk of wind and hail as part of weakening storms Tuesday night.
There are slight to moderate chances of storm activity from Wednesday through Saturday.
High temperatures will be on a roller-coaster this week. After a high temperature approaching 90 degrees Sunday, temperatures will be back in the mid-90s Monday and approaching 100 again Tuesday. Highs in the 80s will return to the area as soon as Thursday.
