Dense fog advisories have been extended for some parts of the KVOE listening area, while winter weather advisories are now in effect.
Dense fog warnings which were extended to noon and then 4 pm today have ended for Lyon, Osage, Coffey and Morris counties. However, the National Weather Service has extended the advisory for Chase and Greenwood Counties until 9 pm this evening.
Winter weather advisories went into effect at noon today (W) for Lyon, Chase, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties through 6 am tomorrow (TH). The advisory is in anticipation of an expected wintry mix of light snow, sleet and freezing drizzle.
TV-13 Meteorologist Jeremy Goodwin has an outlook on how winter weather may impact the KVOE listening area for the remainder of the week.
The impending weather has led to a few closures and cancellations so far today (W).
*Jones Park is currently closed until further notice.
* Tops meeting group at Stepping Stones canceled for Wednesday, Jan. 16
If you have schedule adjustments to report, whether they are closings, cancellations, postponements or delays, call KVOE at 620-342-1400. You can also:
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Make sure to stay with KVOE and KVOE.com for updates all week. Link to KVOE’s Twitter and Facebook pages for instant alerts this week if you have not already done so.
2 pm Monday: UPDATE: Dense fog advisories extended, winter weather advisories underway
Dense fog advisories have been extended for some parts of the KVOE listening area as our chances of a wintry mix of precipitation pick up somewhat.
Originally set to end at 9 am, advisories for the entire KVOE listening area were extended until noon — and now will end at 4 pm for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties. The National Weather Service has extended the advisories for Chase and Greenwood counties which will now end at 9 pm Wednesday.
Thick fog began developing between 5 and 6 pm, and since then visibility has been greatly reduced. Visibility across Emporia was a quarter-mile or less into early Wednesday afternoon, and prior to 5 am it was down to a block. Most area school districts made the decision Tuesday night to delay school Wednesday, but everything is back to normal at this time.
TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers expects fog all day, although it could thin out as we get through the afternoon.
In addition, most of the KVOE listening area is now in a winter weather advisory. Advisories for Lyon, Chase, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties go through 6 am Thursday due to an expected wintry mix of light snow, sleet and freezing drizzle.
Make sure to stay with KVOE and KVOE.com for updates all week. With additional winter weather expected Friday night and Saturday and possible Monday night into Tuesday, link to KVOE’s Twitter and Facebook pages for instant alerts this week if you have not already done so.
5 am Wednesday: Dense fog advisories now in place until noon with winter weather advisory to follow
The dense fog advisory in place since Tuesday evening was certainly warranted.
Thick fog began developing between 5 and 6 pm, and since then visibility has been greatly reduced. Visibility across Emporia has been two blocks at best, and in most cases it has been a block or less.
Visibility issues have prompted most area school districts to delay school Wednesday:
*USD 253 Emporia Public Schools all start at 9 am Wednesday. Buses for K-5 schools will run 1 hour late, breakfast in K-5 schools will be served an hour later than normal. Emporia High, Emporia Middle School will follow standard late start procedures. Maynard Early Childhood Center will maintain normal schedule. No PLC for Emporia High or Emporia Middle School teachers before Wednesday classes.
*USD 251 North Lyon County on 1-hour delay Wednesday.
*USD 252 Southern Lyon County on 1-hour delay Wednesday.
*USD 243 Lebo-Waverly on 2-hour delay Wednesday.
*USD 244 Burlington on 1-hour delay Wednesday.
*USD 284 Chase County on 1-hour delay Wednesday.
*USD 386 Madison-Virgil on 2-hour delay Wednesday.
*USD 390 Hamilton on 2-hour delay Wednesday.
*USD 417 Morris County on 1-hour delay Wednesday.
TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers says the fog is the result of our recent snowfall.
Dense fog advisories remain in place areawide and now end at noon after originally being set to expire at 9 am. If you encounter fog, use your low-beam headlights, slow down and give extra space between you and other drivers.
In addition, most of the KVOE listening area is now in a winter weather advisory as soon as the dense fog advisories are supposed to end. Advisories for Lyon, Chase, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties go from noon Wednesday through 6 am Thursday due to an expected wintry mix of light snow, sleet and freezing drizzle.
Up to an inch of snow and less than a tenth of an inch of ice are expected, but that could well snarl traffic into Thursday morning.
If you have schedule adjustments to report, whether they are closings, cancellations, postponements or delays, call KVOE at 620-342-1400. You can also:
*Email kvoe@kvoe.com.
*Post your information directly to KVOE’s Twitter and Facebook pages.
If you have fog photos to share, email kvoe@kvoe.com or post to our Twitter and Facebook pages.
Make sure to stay with KVOE and KVOE.com for updates all week. Link to KVOE’s Twitter and Facebook pages for instant alerts this week if you have not already done so.
Photos by Chuck Samples/KVOE News
{gallery}Fog Jan 16 2019{/gallery}
