Category Archives: Weather
WEATHER: Drought eases for north half of KVOE listening area
For the first time in three months, there has been notable movement on the US Drought Monitor's weekly map. And it's good news -- for the north half of the KVOE listening area. Areas north of a line f...
Feb 17, 2023 US Drought Monitor map.
WEATHER: Light precipitation noted in Emporia, sporadic travel issues reported
Road conditions are occasionally slick, especially north of Emporia, but snow totals were on the low side of expectations with a winter storm now leaving the area. The KVOE studios received a trace of...
Feb 16, 2023 Road conditions in Emporia are largely clear after a trace of snow and wintry precipitation since late Wednesday afternoon. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Winter weather advisories return with wintry mix, light snow, blustery winds in short-term forecast
It appears the KVOE listening area will have at least some impact from a major winter storm set to hit the Central Plains. It does not appear the area will get the full effect. Winter weather advisori...
Feb 15, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Rain, marginal severe weather risk Tuesday to be followed by light snow, biting cold by Thursday
Unsettled weather is the best way to describe the period through Thursday. Showers and embedded thunderstorms are guaranteed through mid-afternoon areawide. The afternoon period also includes a margin...
Feb 14, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Mild Monday leads to unsettled rest of week
An unsettled weather picture is ahead across the KVOE listening area. After an unseasonably mild day Monday with highs in the low 60s, abundant sunshine and light breezes, rain becomes likely before s...
Feb 13, 2023 After a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday, attention turns to a chance of a wintry mix of precipitation and some accumulating snow Wednesday night into Thursday. National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Rainfall likely Wednesday, unlikely Thursday night
Welcome rainfall appears likely for the KVOE listening area by Wednesday afternoon. Rain may begin by mid-afternoon and clear the area by midnight. The National Weather Service expects anywhere from 0...
Feb 08, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Lyon, Morris counties not yet scheduled for spotter training sessions; Severe Weather Awareness Week set for March 6-10
Not all area counties will host a storm spotter training session when the schedule begins in a few weeks -- yet. In fact, Lyon and Morris counties do not currently have training sessions this spring a...
Feb 07, 2023 In 2018, Eureka was hit by a tornado for the second time in three years. Adrianne Stapleford photo.
Several fire vehicles stuck while fighting grass fire Saturday in west Coffey County
Muddy conditions hampered the response to a grass fire in western Coffey County on Saturday. The fire developed in the 300 block of 23rd Road, about five miles due east of Neosho Rapids and five miles...
Jan 29, 2023 Google Maps image.
WEATHER: Biting cold to moderate later this week
Frigid conditions are greeting area residents to start the week. Temperatures early Sunday have been in the low teens, but wind chills have been just above zero and could dip slightly below zero, than...
Jan 29, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Light snow delays downtown Emporia sidewalk smoothing project
The city of Emporia has a plan to reduce the potential for tripping on downtown sidewalks. The city plans some precision concrete cutting, which may cause some temporary noise issues and "short-term s...
Jan 25, 2023 City of Emporia images.
