Strong storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings near Emporia on Thursday.
Isolated storms generated warnings that ultimately affected far northern Lyon County as well as portions of Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee between 9 and 11 pm. A separate cell caused a short-lived warning for far eastern Coffey County around 8:45 pm. So far, no actual severe weather has been confirmed.
The storms developed after a severe thunderstorm watch affecting Morris and Wabaunsee counties had expired. No additional watches have been issued.
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7:15 pm Thursday: Severe storms possible north, west of Emporia
After an eventful Wednesday evening in the weather department, there is a chance part of the KVOE listening area could see a second round of severe weather Thursday evening.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Morris and Wabaunsee counties from mid-afternoon to mid-evening. That has expired, but shortly after the watch ended northwest Morris County went into a severe storm warning effective until 8:45 pm.
Thursday’s potential followed a night that saw two confirmed, albeit short-lived, tornadoes near Emporia. One touched down near the Kansas Turnpike’s Matfield Green service area and stayed in open country, causing no property damage. The second touched down at BETO Junction, causing damage to highway signs. No injuries were reported with either tornado. Additional damage information is pending with both touchdowns, and the National Weather Service has indicated it may take a closer look at the BETO Junction touchdown to see if is the same storm that reportedly touched down near Lebo and also near Williamsburg.
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