Category Archives: Weather
WEATHER: Drought conditions improve after last week's heavy rainfall
Last week's rainfall had a positive impact on the ongoing drought for much of the KVOE listening area. Drought conditions improved from severe to moderate for most of the KVOE listening area, includin...
Nov 11, 2022 US Drought Monitor maps.
WEATHER: Marginal severe weather risk Thursday, sharply colder weather by Friday
An approaching cold front will bring chances of thunderstorms Thursday and guaranteed colder weather Friday. Storms are expected along and ahead of the front, which could well move across the area Thu...
Nov 09, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
DROUGHT: Greenwood County now a primary disaster county, meaning ag producers in Lyon, Chase and Coffey counties can apply for emergency loans
A change in drought disaster status for one area county now means ag producers in several area counties can start the process for emergency loans. The US Department of Agriculture has made Greenwood C...
Nov 09, 2022 US Drought Monitor graphic.
WEATHER: With staffing shortages in place, KDOT reminding drivers to plan ahead for winter weather episodes
Parts of the KVOE listening area had a brush with winter driving conditions over the weekend. Once the winter driving season begins in earnest, the Kansas Department of Transportation is urging driver...
Nov 07, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: KVOE studios report heaviest one-day rain total of 2022 and first snow of season; emergency crews busy responding to reported injury wrecks
Friday's rainfall may well have put the drought on pause for the short term. Saturday, meanwhile, started with a mix of rain and the area's first snowfall of the season. The KVOE studios received 2.5 ...
Nov 05, 2022 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
WEATHER: Significant rain likely, isolated severe weather possible Friday
Widespread rainfall is still expected across the KVOE listening area for most of Friday. Both the National Weather Service and TV-13 meteorologist Doug Meyers are expecting showers and storms to enter...
Nov 03, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: After fire danger subsides, chance of much-needed rain also adjusting high school playoffs schedule
The increased fire danger, severe weather risk and potential for heavy rainfall the next few days are all part of the same weather system, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Kyle Poag...
Nov 02, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
State officials requesting public input on wildfire response
State officials are asking residents across Kansas to give their thoughts on how the state can better respond to wildfires. The Governor's Wildfire Task Force was formed this past July. Led by Secreta...
Nov 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Fire danger, severe storms, heavy rainfall in forecast through upcoming weekend
Several kinds of weather are expected across the KVOE listening area through the rest of the week. Fire danger is increasing through Thursday as winds shift from northerly over the weekend to southerl...
Nov 01, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
DROUGHT: Farmers, ranchers need to eye adjustments if dry winter affects area as expected
Ranchers dealing with drought have already sent some of the cattle to feedlots earlier than normal in many cases or they are considering that step. Other adjustments may be coming if we have a dry win...
Oct 31, 2022 K-State Research and Extension photo.
