Category Archives: Weather
WEATHER: Minimal damage after four tornadoes touch down Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service has confirmed four tornado touchdowns in the early-morning hours Tuesday, including three in the KVOE listening area. Greenwood County had two small tornadoes, an EF-1 tor...
Apr 16, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
SEVERE WEATHER COVERAGE for Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Severe thunderstorm activity is affecting part of the KVOE listening area. Active alerts *Tornado watch: Lyon, Coffey, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties until 9 am. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVO...
Apr 16, 2024 Storm Prediction Center map.
WEATHER: Strong storms expected after midnight early Tuesday
Thunderstorms appear likely and severe weather is possible for the KVOE listening area beginning late Monday night. Storms will likely enter the area after midnight, and it may actually be after 2 am ...
Apr 14, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Brush fire reported near Reading; burn bans continue for Chase, Coffey counties
Fire crews are fighting a brush fire in northeast Lyon County. Firefighters were dispatched to the 2800 block of Road X, about five miles northwest of Reading, before 2:30 pm. Other details are curren...
Apr 13, 2024 Google Maps image.
Governor requests major federal disaster declaration for snow, brutal cold in January
Several area counties are included in Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's request for a major federal disaster declaration following severe winter weather just three months ago. The request includes Chase, ...
Apr 11, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Solar eclipse fosters wonder across area, including informal gathering at Emporia State University
Eclipses have caused wonder for centuries, and Monday's solar eclipse was no different. El Dorado native Alexis Hatvick was enjoying the eclipse from outside Emporia State University's Cram Science Ha...
Apr 08, 2024 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
INTERSTATE 35 BRUSH FIRES: House and nearby outbuildings saved, fire apparatus vehicle hit during smoky driving conditions
Area fire crews battled an expansive grass fire scene in blustery conditions Sunday. Firefighters had to battle a string of grass fires along Interstate 35 between mile markers 139-152, or about five ...
Apr 07, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: No severe storm reports following Saturday activity; wind advisory begins at 10 am Sunday for Lyon, several surrounding counties
Isolated severe thunderstorm warnings did not result in any severe weather reports Saturday evening. Strong storms in place for over an hour west of Emporia finally triggered a pair of warnings betwee...
Apr 06, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: High wind warnings, wind advisories up for Saturday; low-end severe weather risk remains in effect
Hold on to your hats this weekend. Windy conditions are ahead for both Saturday and Sunday, and the most blustery of the two weekend days may well be Saturday. Southeasterly winds may touch 50 mph for...
Apr 05, 2024 Climate.gov photo.
WEATHER: Frosty Friday morning, possibly stormy Saturday evening
Frosty conditions are coming to the KVOE listening area soon. After a mild Thursday with highs in the low 30s, temperatures will approach freezing early Friday. As a result, the National Weather Servi...
Apr 04, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
