Category Archives: Weather
Heat, flooding rain and back to heat? Forecast calls for heavy rainfall Thursday and Friday before upper 90s return
Hot and steamy conditions so far this week could be the precursor to heavy, possibly flooding rainfall for much of the KVOE listening area. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Ly...
Jul 23, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Residents encouraged to enjoy indoor activities at Lyon County Fair due to current heat wave
Hot and steamy conditions are still expected across the KVOE listening area this week. Air temperatures are expected in the upper 90s both Tuesday and Wednesday, with peak heat index readings as high ...
Jul 22, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Stifling heat, humidity to continue at least all week
The forecasted high temperatures have been dropped slightly, but heat and humidity are still expected all week. After a high of 97 degrees and a peak heat index of 107 Sunday, there will be more of th...
Jul 21, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Extreme heat warning issued for portions of KVOE listening area with major heatwave on its way
The National Weather Service, to no surprise, has issued a heat-related advisory for portions of the local listening area with the first major heatwave of the season on its way to the area starting Sa...
Jul 18, 2025 National Weather Service Image.
Kansas Forest Service urging Office of Management and Budget to free funding earmarked by Congress
The Kansas Forest Service says it is planning to get no federal funding in years down the road after work to eliminate the US Forest Service's State, Private and Tribal Forestry programs in the upcomi...
Jul 17, 2025 KVOE News file photo.
Storms bring brief heavy rain, isolated storm warnings to area
Heavy thunderstorms brought severe storm warnings to parts of the KVOE listening area early Thursday morning. Portions of Lyon, Coffey, Osage and Wabaunsee counties were included in warnings at times ...
Jul 17, 2025 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Weather alerts for July 17, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued several severe weather alerts affecting parts of the KVOE listening area early Thursday. *Flash flood warning: Northeast Osage County until 8 am. Warning reflec...
Jul 17, 2025 KVOE News graphic.
Brief break from recent steambath ahead Thursday
The KVOE signal coverage area can expect another steambath of a day Wednesday, followed by a short-term, stormy break from the heat and humidity Thursday. After air temperatures in the mid-90s and hea...
Jul 16, 2025 National Weather Service graphic.
Updated Kansas Water Office drought map removes Lyon, most surrounding counties from any drought level
Rainfall last month helped to reset the state's drought map this month. The updated proclamation, announced Friday, removes Lyon, Chase, Coffey, Greenwood and Osage counties from any drought level as ...
Jul 12, 2025 Kansas Water Office map.
Melvern Lake River Pond, Swim Pond under algae watch
Two lakes near an area reservoir are now under a blue-green algae watch. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment now has Melvern Outlet River Pond and Swim Pond under a watch. These lakes are ...
Jul 12, 2025 Kansas Department of Health and Environment map.
