With snowfall expected to blanket much of the KVOE listening area through the early half of the coming week, a winter storm watch now blankets the entire area through the same time frame.
The National Weather Service has issued a storm watch for Lyon and all surrounding counties from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. The watch reflects the possibility of 5-9 inches of snowfall between Tuesday and Wednesday as part of a second wave of winter weather expected to impact the area beginning Monday.
National Weather Service Meteorologist Nathan Griesemer says residents can expect little to no accumulation between Monday and Tuesday with the “main event” coming late Tuesday night through the early to mid-morning hours Wednesday.
Griesemer says the good news is the forecasted winter storm should be far less severe than the one that impacted the state of Kansas in early January.
With the winter storm watch now in effect, the City of Emporia has announced the activation of several warming shelters. The list includes:
The Emporia Police Department entryway is open 24 hours. Pets are welcome if controlled by the owner.
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office lobby which will be open 24/7. Pets are welcome so long as they can be controlled.
Emporia Public Library (110 E 6th Avenue) – 9 am to 6 pm Monday-Friday and 1-5 pm Saturday and Sunday.
First Congregational Church of Emporia (326 W 12th Ave.) – 9 am to noon Monday-Friday. Pets are welcomed so long as they can be controlled.
First United Methodist Church (823 Merchant St) – 8 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday. Pets are not allowed.
Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church west building (2023 W 12th Ave.) – 9 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday. Pets are not allowed.
Bloom House Youth Services (301 West 11th Avenue) – Open to teens and their families. Adults stopping in must not stay more than necessary for warming. Pets are welcome so long as they can be controlled by their owner.
If you would like to add your business or property to the list of shelters or have schedule adjustments to report as a result of the impending weather please contact KVOE by calling 620-342-1400, email KVOE@KVOE.com or message the Bluestem Farm and Ranch text line 620-342-5863.
Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more updates as they become available.
