Category Archives: Weather
WEATHER: Heat advisories trimmed, but still in effect until Wednesday evening; marginal risk of severe weather in forecast
Hot temperatures went above expectations Tuesday, and more heat is expected Wednesday. Tuesday's high temperature hit 105, above the projected high of 102, and the heat index went up to 110, above the...
Aug 02, 2022 Showers and storms developed before sunrise Wednesday. More storms, including a low-level risk of severe weather, are possible by late afternoon. Brian Keith photo.
WEATHER: Triple-digit heat back in the forecast Tuesday, Wednesday; heat advisories extended
Scorching heat continues across the KVOE listening area. After triple-digit heat returned to area counties Monday, more of the same is in store for Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday's air temperature cou...
Aug 02, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Heat advisories return areawide
The steambath has returned. After a relatively mild and damp week last week, sultry conditions returned in force Sunday with a high of 94 and peak heat index of 104. Hot, sticky conditions will contin...
Aug 01, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
WEATHER: Recent rain doesn't diminish drought
Rainfall turned heavy -- briefly -- for much of the KVOE listening area Thursday morning. The KVOE studios picked up 1 inch of rainfall in about an hour between 7-8 am, putting the station at just ove...
Jul 28, 2022 US Drought Monitor map.
WEATHER: Some crops perk up after recent rain
Recent rainfall has already recharged area crops to a degree after three solid weeks of blistering heat and dryness. Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees says beans that emerged and have enjoyed ...
Jul 27, 2022 KVOE News photo.
WEATHER: More moderate rainfall totals grace KVOE listening area early Wednesday
KVOE listeners have another damp morning Wednesday. The KVOE studios picked up around 0.60 inches of rainfall early Wednesday, moving the weekly total to 1.05 inches. Other totals as of 8 am: *10th an...
Jul 27, 2022 KVOE News photo.
WEATHER: Light rain Tuesday follows widely-varied totals Monday
Rain returned to the KVOE listening area early Tuesday after a wide range of rain totals Monday. Tuesday's rain totals through 6 am: *KVOE studios: 0.15 inches *Allen: 0.20 inches *10th and Weaver: 0....
Jul 26, 2022 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
Rain returns to area for first time since early July
Light to moderate rainfall has come to the KVOE listening area for the first time in over three weeks. The KVOE studios received 0.20 inches of rainfall with activity early Monday. Other totals as of ...
Jul 25, 2022 WeatherTAP.com radar image.
WEATHER: Expect 100-plus degree heat for weekend -- and storm chances for much of next week
Blistering heat will combine with increasing humidity through the upcoming weekend. Air temperatures will reach 99 degrees Friday, followed by a high of 102 Saturday and 100 Sunday. Heat index reading...
Jul 21, 2022 National Weather Service graphic.
Abnormally dry conditions return to KVOE listening area
The combination of hot and dry conditions have, unfortunately, dried out the KVOE listening area. The latest US Drought Monitor map has the entire listening area in abnormally dry conditions for the f...
Jul 21, 2022 US Drought Monitor map.
