Category Archives: Weather
WEATHER: Grass fires, power outages continue to develop across KVOE listening area
As expected, high winds have caused widespread issues across the KVOE listening area Friday. Grass fires started in Lyon County shortly before 1:30 pm. Brush fires developed along US Highway 50 near R...
Mar 31, 2023 Downed power lines and poles have been part of the scene as a high wind event continues across the KVOE listening area. This leaning pole was reported north of Olpe on Friday. BJ Heins.
WEATHER: Red flag warnings now in place areawide
Burning will be prohibited across the KVOE listening area Friday with red flag warnings now in effect across all area counties. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Lyon, Cof...
Mar 30, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Several small grass fires handled in Lyon County
It has been a busy day for Lyon County firefighters. Small brush fires have cropped up intermittently across the county, starting shortly before 2 pm after a fire developed near Roads 350 and W-7. Mil...
Mar 29, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Fire weather watches, wind advisories posted areawide Thursday into Friday
Windy conditions are likely for the KVOE listening area Thursday and Friday. Stormy conditions are also possible by late Thursday night. Southerly winds between 10-20 mph Wednesday night will increase...
Mar 29, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Marginal severe weather risk Thursday, high fire danger Friday
A low-end risk of severe weather and critical fire conditions are part of the weather forecast the next two days. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a marginal severe weather risk, the lowest on i...
Mar 29, 2023 Late Thursday night has a non-zero risk of all severe weather hazards. Storm Prediction Center graphic.
WEATHER: Service restored to NOAA transmitters serving Lyon, most surrounding counties
The National Weather Service says National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration transmitters across its coverage area, including those serving Lyon and most surrounding counties, now have service re...
Mar 29, 2023 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration logo.
WEATHER: Light rain and snow early Tuesday leading to warmer temperatures this week
Rain and snow fell across the KVOE listening area before sunrise Tuesday, but totals were light. *KVOE studios: Trace *Emporia Municipal Airport: 0.02 inches *1100 block Constitution: 0.05 inches The ...
Mar 28, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Salvation Army expecting late push of utility help requests with Cold Weather Rule set to end this week
The state's Cold Weather Rule ends Friday. The Salvation Army of Emporia has seen a lot of requests for help with utility bills, and Capt. Mylie Hadden expects a push this week -- at a time when avail...
Mar 27, 2023 Salvation Army logo.
WEATHER: Light ran sets up cool start to week, potentially stormy period by Thursday
Minimal rain totals came from activity Friday night into Saturday. *KVOE studios: 0.10 inches *Emporia Municipal 0.11 inches *1100 block Constitution: 0.15 inches Saturday's rain followed more light r...
Mar 26, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
Rainy conditions forecasted through remainder of work week; Light totals reported early Monday
After fire conducive conditions were prominent Monday, the forecast now shifts to a more damp outlook through the upcoming weekend. Intermittent light rainfall began just before 6 am Monday with minor...
Mar 21, 2023 National Weather Service Graphic.
