The 20 percent chance of showers and storms in the forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday morning verified for at least part of the KVOE listening area.
The KVOE studios received 0.85 inches of rainfall, while the Emporia Municipal Airport got 0.48 inches. Other totals:
*1100 block Constitution: 0.80 inches
*Ninth and Burns: 1 inch
*10th and Weaver: 0.95 inches
*Coronado Avenue: 0.90 inches
*Near Simmons Pet Food: 0.50 inches
*3 miles east of Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.57 inches
*300 block Road 300: 1.25 inches
*4 miles northeast of Admire: 0.20 inches
*Allen: 0.15 inches
*Americus: 1.10 inches
*Bushong: 1.68 inches
*Between Hartford and Olpe: 0.14 inches
*2 miles southwest of Olpe: 0.75 inches
*Reading: 0.50 to 0.60 inches
*Thorndale: 0.80 inches
Rain chances are slight for most of the rest of Thursday, with another slight chance of showers and storms Thursday night.
Hot conditions become the main concern for the next several days. After highs in the low 90s Thursday, high temperatures should be in the upper 90s Friday and Saturday and at or above 100 Sunday through Tuesday. Residents are encouraged to drink higher levels of water than normal leading into the high heat period, as well as wear light, loose-fitting clothing, plan for repeated breaks in shade or air conditioning if they work outside and change schedules so any strenuous projects happen in the morning or evening hours if possible.
Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates. If you have rain totals, message the Bluestem Farm and Ranch text line at 620-342-5863.
