The following severe weather alerts involve area counties:
*Flood watch: Lyon, Coffey, Greenwood, Osage and Wabaunsee counties until 7 am Sunday
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Noon Saturday: All severe weather hazards possible by late afternoon
After isolated shower and storm activity before sunrise Saturday, chances of additional activity — including severe weather — become more probably by late afternoon.
National Weather Service meteorologist Kyle Poage says a powerful cold front will serve as the trigger for storms affecting the area from late afternoon through the evening.
All area counties are now in an enhanced risk for the late afternoon and evening hours.
Up to 2 inches of rain, possibly more, could fall Saturday after occasionally heavy rain as part of other severe weather activity Monday night and Wednesday night. The National Weather Service has Lyon, Coffey, Greenwood, Osage and Wabaunsee counties in a flood watch now underway until 7 am Sunday.
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3 pm Friday: Flood watch covers Lyon, most nearby counties from early Saturday to early Sunday; two rounds of severe weather possible Saturday
We have enjoyed a brief break from showers, thunderstorms and severe weather Friday. That changes Saturday — and very early in the day.
The National Weather Service is expecting a period of thunderstorms, including severe weather, between midnight and sunrise — with another round by late afternoon through much of the evening. Meteorologist Jenifer Prieto says the atmosphere, which has been active with severe storms and heavy rainfall Monday and Wednesday nights, will recharge soon.
Prieto says the second round could involve wind gusts between 70-80 mph, hail to the size of golf balls or eggs, isolated tornadoes and very heavy rainfall.
With upward of 2-4 inches of rainfall now in the forecast, the Weather Service has issued a flood watch from 1 am Saturday to 7 am Sunday. Lyon, Coffey, Greenwood, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties are in that watch.
There are numerous community events planned for Saturday, so be sure to stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates and make sure you have several different ways to get severe weather information.
