A flood watch is now in effect for the entire KVOE listening area, with the prospect of severe storms and heavy rainfall in the forecast in the latter half of the week.
The watch covers Lyon and all surrounding counties from Thursday morning until Friday evening, with areas potentially receiving anywhere from 1.5 to 2 inches between that same time frame, according to current models from the National Weather Service. In addition to the rainfall, the weather service has the area in a marginal to slight weather risk, with the southern portions of Lyon and Chase counties and the entirety of Greendwood and Coffey Counties in the slight risk area.
Aside from the rainfall, the main hazards will also include the potential for damaging winds.
Once the storms clear the area, hot and humid conditions will be ahead for the weekend, with heat index readings between Saturday and the following Tuesday ranging anywhere from 99 to 105. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more weather updates as warranted.
8:25 am Wednesday: Low-end severe weather risks Wednesday, Thursday before steamy conditions arrive this weekend
Thunderstorm potential is low for Wednesday, as is the severe weather risk.
There are slight chances of storm activity through lunchtime and again early Tuesday morning. There is a marginal risk of damaging wind.
Much better chances of rainfall are setting up for Thursday, with a marginal-to-slight severe weather risk for prospects of hail and wind.
Heavy rain is possible areawide, with anywhere from 1.5-3 inches of rain possible through Thursday night. Steamy conditions begin this weekend, with highs approaching 90 degrees Saturday and going into the low 90s early next week. Heat index readings will be between 100-105 from Saturday through at least Tuesday.
KVOE and KVOE.com will have updates.
