Heat advisories are now effective to Wednesday evening areawide.
Earlier Tuesday, the National Weather Service extended heat advisories for Chase and Morris counties, thus matching an existing advisory for Lyon, Coffey, Greenwood, Osage and Wabaunsee counties that continues until 8 pm Wednesday. Heat index readings could range anywhere from 103-110 both Tuesday and Wednesday after climbing to 107 at both Emporia and Eureka on Monday.
Thunderstorms are also possible both Tuesday and Wednesday, but the severe weather risk has come down from slight to marginal areawide for Tuesday afternoon — and it has been eliminated for Wednesday. Hail and wind are the main concerns.
We’ll keep you updated on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media.
9:30 pm Monday: After heat index readings of 107 at Emporia and Eureka on Monday, more of the same is expected Tuesday
Stifling heat and humidity will continue Tuesday.
Heat advisories continue across the entire KVOE listening area. Lyon, Coffey, Greenwood, Osage and Wabaunsee counties remain in a heat advisory until 8 pm Wednesday, while Chase and Morris counties are in an advisory until 8 pm Tuesday. Heat index readings could be anywhere from 103-110.
In Emporia, Monday’s high was 94 but the peak heat index climbed to 107. Eureka, meanwhile, had a high temperature of 93 with a peak heat index of 107.
A severe weather risk can’t be ruled out but is unlikely for Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday has a slight risk areawide, mainly for wind but hail is another concern. Wednesday has a marginal risk north of Interstate 35 and US Highway 50, with hail and wind the main risks.
Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates.
