Category Archives: Weather
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.
With annual spring burn limitations underway this month, Lyon County Emergency Management Director urges landowners to report burns online
With the annual burn limitations now underway for the Flint Hills, Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell is reminding landowners about proper burn procedures outside the Emporia city l...
Apr 02, 2024 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Light to moderate rain falls after storm activity Monday
Monday's severe weather risk came and went with no severe activity in the KVOE listening area. Storms generally stayed south and east of Emporia for the entire event. As of 9 pm Monday, the only repor...
Apr 01, 2024 National Weather Service logo.
WEATHER UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Lyon and most surrounding counties through 9 pm
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 c...
Apr 01, 2024 National Weather Service graphic.
Second tree fire reported near Ivy Cemetery in northeast Lyon County
Several Lyon County fire departments responded to a reported brush fire in northeast Lyon County on Sunday and they are back again early Monday. Crews from Allen-Admire, Miller and Reading were initia...
Mar 31, 2024 Google Maps image.
WEATHER: Marginal severe weather risk areas affecting territory east of Emporia on Sunday, southeast of Emporia on Monday
Parts of the KVOE listening area have severe weather risks both for Easter evening and Monday, although the threat levels are as low as possible for both periods. The National Weather Service original...
Mar 31, 2024 Much of Osage and part of Coffey counties (bright green) are in a marginal severe weather risk for Easter evening. WeatherTAP.com Radar graphic.
WEATHER: Wind advisory involves Coffey, Greenwood counties from 10 am to 7 pm; burn ban for Coffey County returns until further notice
Blustery wind conditions will affect the entire KVOE listening area, but two area counties have been singled out for a weather alert. The National Weather Service has Coffey and Greenwood counties as ...
Mar 29, 2024 Climate.gov photo.
Spotter safety highlighted during annual NWS training session at Emporia State
The National Weather Service ended its area storm spotter training sessions with a stop in Emporia on Wednesday night. Meteorologist Sarah Teefey's presentation at Emporia State University involved di...
Mar 28, 2024 National Weather Service meteorologist Sarah Teefey begins her storm spotter training session at Emporia State University on Wednesday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
Freeze warning issued for Lyon and most surrounding counties; Chilly conditions Wednesday set to give way to warmer temperatures heading into holiday weekend
Winter-like cold is expected to continue through midweek and will be followed by a gradual warmup heading into the weekend. The National Weather Service is anticipating sub-freezing temperatures as lo...
Mar 26, 2024 National Weather Service Graphic.
WEATHER: Chase County wreck sends Georgia woman to Emporia for medical treatment
Rain led to an injury crash on the Kansas Turnpike in Chase County on Sunday night. The crash happened near the Matfield Green service exit shortly before 10 pm. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a car d...
Mar 25, 2024 Kansas Highway Patrol badge.
