The chances for strong to severe thunderstorm activity is increasing across the KVOE listening area.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Lyon and most surrounding counties until 9 pm Monday. All hazards are possible, but the lead risks will be hail to 2 inches in diameter, or egg size, and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
Another concern with these storms will be their forward movement — possibly 60 to 75 mph. Brief heavy rainfall is also expected with any storms that develop.
Lyon, Chase, Osage and Wabaunsee counties are currently in a slight risk category while far southeast Coffey and southeast Greenwood counties remain in an enhanced risk area. Morris County is still in the marginal risk area.
KVOE will have updates and live reports as necessary on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media.
6:00 am Monday: WEATHER: Marginal to slight severe weather risk in place for Monday
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible areawide Monday.
Storms could fire by mid-afternoon. TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers says the main threat area is along and southeast of the Kansas Turnpike through the late evening hours.
Hail could be up to 2 inches in diameter, or egg size. Gusts up to 70 mph and a brief isolated tornado are also possible.
Currently, the Storm Prediction Center has a marginal risk area just northeast of the Kansas Turnpike, while most areas southeast of the Turnpike are in a slight risk area. Far southeast Coffey and far southeast Greenwood counties are in an enhanced risk area.
Storms are expected to be fast movers, possibly going between 60-75 mph. Storms may also dump up to half an inch of rain on area residents.
Be sure to stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates and special reports, if need be.
