
Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts appear possible over the central and southern High Plains and eastern Kansas into Missouri Friday afternoon and evening. Rounds of storms Friday ahead of a slow moving frontal boundary will bring locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential to the Mid-Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys, and the Appalachians. Read More >
| Category | Level | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Green | 0 | No Elevated Risk |
| Yellow | 1 | Low Risk for those extremely sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration |
| Orange | 2 | Moderate Risk for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration |
| Red | 3 | High Risk for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration |
| Magenta | 4 | Very High Risk for entire population due to long duration heat, with little to no relief overnight |









