Category Archives: Weather
Heat, drought, increased water use all factors in recent string of Emporia's water line failures
The recent combination of heat and dryness in Emporia has not helped the city's underground utilities network, especially when it comes to water service, but Public Works Director Dean Grant says ther...
Aug 01, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Heat relief in sight, but not until upcoming weekend
More steam and stickiness is in the short-term forecast for area counties, but relief is in sight. High temperatures climbed to 97 degrees Monday with a peak heat index reading of 103. High temperatur...
Aug 01, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Sunday's brief heavy rain, high winds, isolated large hail precedes return to 100-degree temperatures
Storms brought brief heavy rain and isolated severe hail to the east half of the KVOE listening area Sunday night. *Lebo: Golf ball-sized hail *1 mile south of Lyndon: 70 mph winds *1 mile west of New...
Jul 30, 2023 Justin Harper.
WEATHER: Excessive heat warning remains for Greenwood County through Sunday; other area counties dropped
Only one area county is in an excessive heat warning after scattered storms through much of Saturday. Initially, all area counties were involved both Friday and Saturday. Chase and Wabaunsee counties ...
Jul 29, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Heat increasing demand for Salvation Army services as agency works to fill case manager post
The summertime heat always means high demand for certain nonprofits, including the Emporia Salvation Army. Unfortunately, this summer's demand comes with the Salvation Army trying to fill a vital posi...
Jul 28, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: New York Times highlights Emporia's cooling centers, police approach to extended time in heat
The local effort to provide cooling centers at the Emporia Police Department and Lyon County Sheriff's Office lobbies got national attention this week. The New York Times picked up on the effort and r...
Jul 28, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Excessive heat warnings expanded, extended until Saturday night
Sometimes it's all about the timing. Cloud cover Wednesday morning did nothing to keep the KVOE listening area from going above 100 degrees. The high temperature was 103 with a heat index as high as 1...
Jul 28, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Drought Monitor update holds stable from last week
At least for this week, the US Drought Monitor's update map is identical to the one from last week. Most of Lyon County remains in moderate drought, or level D-2, along with the east half of Morris Co...
Jul 27, 2023 US Drought Monitor map.
WEATHER: Excessive heat warning announced through Friday; drivers warned to maintain vehicles and avoid breakdowns
In a manner of speaking, you could say beating our current heat wave is all about proper maintenance. That goes for your body and also your vehicle. Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fe...
Jul 27, 2023 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: OSHA offers guidelines for employers, employees to adjust as heat wave continues
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging employers and employees to take extra steps to beat the heat this week and next. Wichita region director Todd Underwood tells KVOE News OSHA...
Jul 26, 2023 Occupational Safety and Health Administration graphic.
