Stormy conditions didn’t bring much in the way of severe weather Wednesday evening.
Severe thunderstorm watches were issued across the area through the early evening hours Wednesday afternoon, with a severe thunderstorm warning issued around 4:30 pm for portions of Greenwood County which expired shortly before 5 pm. Heavy rainfall began just before 4 pm and resulted in minor to moderate accumulation across the area.
KVOE Studios: 0.9 inches
Neosho Rapids: 1.10 inches
Between New Strawn and Lebo: 2.25 inches
The weather conditions did lead to at least one injury accident in Emporia early Wednesday evening. Details are available by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
Weather conditions improve Thursday for Veterans Day activities with temperatures in the upper 50’s and sunshine forecasted throughout the day.
7:14 pm Wednesday:
Chances of severe weather still exist for portions of the KVOE listening area Wednesday evening.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued late Wednesday afternoon affecting a portion of Greenwood County, however, the warning was allowed to expire prior to 5 pm. Severe thunderstorm watches remain in place for Coffey and Osage counties until 8 pm with a separate watch in place for Greenwood County until 10 pm.
Lyon and Wabaunsee counties have been removed from the watch.
Storms could produce high winds and quarter-sized hail in addition to heavy rainfall totals.
Current rain totals:
KVOE Studios: 0.5 inches
If you have rainfall totals to report please call KVOE at 620-342-1400, email KVOE@KVOE.com or message the Bluestem Farm and Ranch Text Line at 620-342-5863.
Thursday’s forecast is looking to be clear and a bit chilly for Veterans Day activities with sunshine and highs in the upper 50’s forecasted.
4:30 pm Wednesday
Severe weather has entered the KVOE listening area.
The National Weather Service has placed East Central Greenwood County into a severe thunderstorm warning through 5 pm Wednesday. The main hazards are hail up to the size of quarters and high winds.
The warning comes on top of a severe thunderstorm watch that remains in place for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties until 8 pm Wednesday. A separate watch goes for Greenwood County until 10 pm.
Rain totals:
KVOE Studios: 0.2 inches
If you have rain totals to report call KVOE at 620-342-1400, email KVOE@KVOE.com or message the Bluestem Farm and Ranch Supply Text Line. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more updates as they become available.
2:pm Wednesday
Rain and thunderstorms are possible across the KVOE listening area through the afternoon and early evening hours Wednesday, some of which could be strong to severe.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties through 8 pm Wednesday. A separate advisory goes for Greenwood County until 10 pm.
Storms could produce high winds and large hail in addition to heavy rainfall totals.
NWS is not expecting the storms to carry into the late evening or overnight hours. Thursday’s forecast is looking to be clear and a bit chilly for Veterans Day activities with sunshine and highs in the upper 50’s forecasted.
Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more weather updates as they become available.
