Tornado Warning
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
430 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
COC063-172300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260517T2300Z/
Kit Carson CO-
430 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM MDT FOR CENTRAL
KIT CARSON COUNTY...
At 429 PM MDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 12 miles northwest of Vona to 3 miles northeast
of Seibert to 15 miles southwest of Stratton, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Vona around 435 PM MDT.
Stratton around 440 PM MDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 401 and 441.
Highway 385 between mile markers 170 and 199.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.
&&
LAT...LON 3950 10288 3947 10220 3914 10219 3905 10219
3904 10290 3947 10301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 259DEG 38KT 3944 10290 3933 10281 3911 10276
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
JRM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
KSC105-167-172330-
/O.NEW.KICT.SV.W.0146.260517T2231Z-260517T2330Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Wichita KS
531 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Lincoln County in central Kansas...
Eastern Russell County in central Kansas...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 531 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dorrance, or
10 miles northwest of Wilson, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Russell, Lucas, Sylvan Grove, Dorrance, Milberger, Bunker Hill, Ash
Grove, Wilson State Park, Wilson Lake, and Russell Airport.
This includes Interstate 70 between Mile Markers 186 and 205.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central
Kansas.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 9803 3888 9836 3887 9838 3887 9848
3881 9849 3869 9871 3870 9897 3914 9864
3913 9849 3922 9849
TIME...MOT...LOC 2231Z 222DEG 25KT 3890 9864
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
CHRISTO
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
411 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
COC017-063-172300-
/O.CON.KGLD.SV.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260517T2300Z/
Cheyenne CO-Kit Carson CO-
411 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM MDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN CHEYENNE AND KIT CARSON COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL
COLORADO...
At 410 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles south of
Seibert, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Burlington, Stratton, Seibert, Bethune, Vona, and Arapahoe.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 400 and 450.
Highway 385 between mile markers 153 and 200.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This thunderstorm will produce strong winds resulting in areas of
near zero visibility in blowing dirt. Use extreme caution if you must
travel and be alert for rapidly changing visibility.
This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.
&&
LAT...LON 3899 10304 3949 10293 3947 10205 3878 10206
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 285DEG 46KT 3912 10289
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
JRM
Severe Weather Statement
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
430 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
COC063-172300-
/O.CON.KGLD.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260517T2300Z/
Kit Carson CO-
430 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM MDT FOR CENTRAL
KIT CARSON COUNTY...
At 429 PM MDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 12 miles northwest of Vona to 3 miles northeast
of Seibert to 15 miles southwest of Stratton, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Vona around 435 PM MDT.
Stratton around 440 PM MDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 401 and 441.
Highway 385 between mile markers 170 and 199.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.
&&
LAT...LON 3950 10288 3947 10220 3914 10219 3905 10219
3904 10290 3947 10301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 259DEG 38KT 3944 10290 3933 10281 3911 10276
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
JRM
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Goodland KS
411 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
COC017-063-172300-
/O.CON.KGLD.SV.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260517T2300Z/
Cheyenne CO-Kit Carson CO-
411 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM MDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN CHEYENNE AND KIT CARSON COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL
COLORADO...
At 410 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles south of
Seibert, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Burlington, Stratton, Seibert, Bethune, Vona, and Arapahoe.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 400 and 450.
Highway 385 between mile markers 153 and 200.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This thunderstorm will produce strong winds resulting in areas of
near zero visibility in blowing dirt. Use extreme caution if you must
travel and be alert for rapidly changing visibility.
This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.
&&
LAT...LON 3899 10304 3949 10293 3947 10205 3878 10206
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 285DEG 46KT 3912 10289
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
JRM
Evacuation Immediate
COC009-180445-
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Evacuation Immediate
CO Baca County Office of Emergency Management
Relayed by National Weather Service Pueblo CO
245 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...Baca County: Evacuate Immediately due to wildfire...
The following message is transmitted at the request of Baca County
Office of Emergency Management.
Baca County CO Alert: A fast-moving wildfire is approaching the
area. Evacuations are now mandatory.
Baca County CO Alert:Mandatory evacuations are now in place.
Evacuate this area immediately due to fast-moving wildfire. Active
threat to life and property - do not wait! Check on neighbors.
Follow Baca County Emergency Management Facebook for information.
Call 911 only for life-threat emergencies.
$$
17790507290001395087118
Fire Warning
KSC119-180100-
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Fire Warning
Kansas EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Dodge City Kansas
Relayed by National Weather Service Dodge City KS
449 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
The following message is transmitted at the request of the MEADE
COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
A dangerous wildfire was located near 17 Road and P Road and about
a half mile west of Highway 23. This is about 2 miles south
southwest of Meade. Meade County Emergency management and the
sheriffs office have requested the residents of Meade to prepare
for possible evacuation as this wildfire is threatening Meade.
$$
Tornado Watch
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 214
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
310 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2026
TORNADO WATCH 214 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
KSC027-029-089-105-117-123-131-141-143-149-157-161-167-183-201-
180400-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0214.260517T2010Z-260518T0400Z/
KS
. KANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
CLAY CLOUD JEWELL
LINCOLN MARSHALL MITCHELL
NEMAHA OSBORNE OTTAWA
POTTAWATOMIE REPUBLIC RILEY
RUSSELL SMITH WASHINGTON
$$
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 215
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
455 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 215 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
COC017-063-125-180200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0215.260517T2155Z-260518T0200Z/
CO
. COLORADO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
CHEYENNE KIT CARSON YUMA
$$
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 215
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
455 PM CDT SUN MAY 17 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 215 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
KSC023-109-153-181-193-199-180200-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0215.260517T2155Z-260518T0200Z/
KS
. KANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
CHEYENNE LOGAN RAWLINS
SHERMAN THOMAS WALLACE
$$
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
200 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
KSZ030-031-043>046-061>065-078>080-088-089-180200-
/O.CON.KDDC.FW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Trego-Ellis-Scott-Lane-Ness-Rush-Hamilton-Kearny-Finney-Hodgeman-
Pawnee-Ford-Edwards-Kiowa-Clark-Comanche-
200 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026 /100 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone
031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044
Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush,
Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny,
Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman,
Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire
Weather Zone 079 Edwards, Fire Weather Zone 080 Kiowa, Fire
Weather Zone 088 Clark and Fire Weather Zone 089 Comanche.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Every effort should be made to contain the ongoing fires before
Sunday afternoon to prevent quick spread and reignition.
&&
$$
For more information from NOAA/National weather service visit...
http://weather.gov/ddc
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
200 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
KSZ074>077-084>087-180300-
/O.UPG.KDDC.FW.A.0018.260518T1700Z-260519T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KDDC.FW.W.0030.260518T1700Z-260519T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.FW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Stanton-Grant-Haskell-Gray-Morton-Stevens-Seward-Meade-
200 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
The National Weather Service in Dodge City has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 9 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather
Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather
Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton, Fire Weather Zone
085 Stevens, Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward and Fire Weather
Zone 087 Meade.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM CDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM
CDT Monday.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1257 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
COZ222-225-228-229-231-232-234>236-180300-
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0053.000000T0000Z-260518T0300Z/
Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek-
Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet
Mountains/La Veta Pass-Pueblo County Including Pueblo-
Huerfano County Including Walsenburg-
Crowley County Including Ordway-
Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands-
Kiowa County Including Eads-Bent County Including Las Animas-
Prowers County Including Lamar-
1257 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
222, 225, 228, 229, 231, 232, 234, 235, AND 236...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222, 225, 228, 229, 231,
232, 234, 235 and 236.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1257 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
COZ237-181100-
/O.UPG.KPUB.FW.A.0047.260518T1700Z-260519T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KPUB.FW.W.0054.260518T1700Z-260519T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPUB.FW.W.0053.000000T0000Z-260518T0300Z/
Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands-
1257 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
237...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 237...
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch for
Monday is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 237.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM
MDT Monday.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph today and
gusts up to 50 mph on Monday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1245 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
OKZ004-009-014-180200-
/O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0018.260518T1800Z-260519T0200Z/
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Harper-Ellis-Roger Mills-
1245 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF
WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...
* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 97.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1245 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
OKZ005-010-180200-
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Woods-Woodward-
1245 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA...
* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 96.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1056 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026
OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-180000-
/O.UPG.KAMA.FW.A.0024.260518T1600Z-260519T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KAMA.FW.W.0040.260518T1400Z-260519T0500Z/
/O.CON.KAMA.FW.W.0039.260517T1700Z-260518T0200Z/
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Palo Duro Canyon-
1056 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR WINDY AND VERY DRY CONDITIONS FOR THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA
PANHANDLES...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WINDY AND VERY DRY CONDITIONS FOR
THE TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for windy and very dry conditions, which is in effect
from 9 AM Monday to midnight CDT Monday night. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...Today, southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
mph. Monday, southwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Today, 90s to low-100s. Monday, upper-80s to
around 100.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Extreme...4 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...9 (out of 10).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
656 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026
Dangerous fire weather conditions possible along and south of the
Nebraska Kansas state line Sunday afternoon.
KSZ005-006-017-018-NEZ083-084-180200-
/O.CON.KGID.FW.W.0028.260517T1800Z-260518T0200Z/
Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Osborne-Harlan-Franklin-
656 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
HARLAN AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES IN NEBRASKA AND PHILLIPS, SMITH,
ROOKS AND OSBORNE COUNTIES IN KANSAS...
* WINDS...Southerly winds sustaining between 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North Central Kansas locations outside of
the warning will still be expected to reach elevated to near-
critical fire weather conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
Stump
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1235 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
OKZ004>013-180745-
/O.CON.KOUN.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
/O.CON.KOUN.WI.Y.0013.260518T1400Z-260519T0300Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield-
Noble-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Blackwell, Woodward, Medford,
Ponca City, Carmen, Wakita, Pond Creek, Fairview, Laverne, Enid,
Fargo, Cherokee, Helena, Alva, Perry, Shattuck, Arnett, Lamont,
and Gage
1235 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, south winds 25
to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Garfield, Grant, Kay, Noble, Alfalfa, Ellis, Harper,
Major, Woods, and Woodward Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1202 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
KSZ032-033-047>050-071-180200-
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-Woodson-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Sterling, Russell, Salina,
Lyons, Lincoln, Yates Center, Great Bend, Sylvan Grove, and
Wilson
1202 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Barton, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Rice, Russell, Saline, and
Woodson Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Kaufman
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
1202 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
KSZ051>053-067>070-082-083-091>094-098-180815-
/O.NEW.KICT.WI.Y.0009.260518T1400Z-260519T0100Z/
/O.CON.KICT.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
McPherson-Marion-Chase-Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Kingman-
Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Chautauqua-
Including the cities of El Dorado, Longton, Winfield, Anthony,
Moline, Rose Hill, Cedar Vale, Augusta, Andover, Mulvane, Howard,
Eureka, Bel Aire, Haysville, Harper, Peabody, Wellington,
Grenola, McPherson, Strong City, Attica, Sedan, Hillsboro, Derby,
Valley Center, Hutchinson, Kingman, Cottonwood Falls, Arkansas
City, Marion, Madison, Newton, and Park City
1202 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, south winds 25
to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Kansas.
* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Local Area Emergency
COC009-180350-
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Local Area Emergency
CO Baca County Office of Emergency Management
Relayed by National Weather Service Pueblo CO
150 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...Baca County: Campo and West of Campo Pre-Evacuation Notice...
The following message is transmitted at the request of Baca County
Office of Emergency Management.
Baca County CO Urgent: Town of Campo... as well as all rural
residences South of Road J between County Road 21 and US Hwy 287
are under pre-evacuation for fast moving wildfire. Prepare now for
a possible evacuation to the north. Fire is south and west of
Campo moving North/Northeast.
Baca County CO Urgent: Town of Campo... as well as all rural
residences South of Road J between County Road 21 and US Hwy 287
are under pre-evacuation for fast moving wildfire. Prepare now for
a possible evacuation to the north. Fire is south and west of
Campo moving North/Northeast.
$$
17790474360001395097219
Freeze Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
106 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
COZ084-085-095-096-180315-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FZ.A.0004.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso
County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Feet-Western Kiowa County-Eastern
Kiowa County-
Including Sheridan Lake, Peterson Space Force Base, Black Forest,
Colorado Springs, and Eads
106 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible.
* WHERE...Kiowa, and El Paso.
* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/pub
KT
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1110 AM MDT Sun May 17 2026
COZ090>092-181000-
/O.NEW.KGLD.FZ.A.0003.260519T0600Z-260519T1400Z/
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-
Including the cities of Cheyenne Wells, Arapahoe, Yuma,
Burlington, and Wray
1110 AM MDT Sun May 17 2026
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible.
* WHERE...Cheyenne CO, Kit Carson, and Yuma Counties.
* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
&&
$$
KAK
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1245 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
OKZ004-009-014-180200-
/O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0018.260518T1800Z-260519T0200Z/
/O.CON.KOUN.FW.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260518T0200Z/
Harper-Ellis-Roger Mills-
1245 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR HOT, DRY, AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR PARTS OF
WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS...
* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 97.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
405 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026
COZ090>092-KSZ001>004-013>016-027>029-041-042-NEZ079>081-182215-
Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-
Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
405 PM MDT Sun May 17 2026 /505 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026/
This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.
.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued. Hazards of 1 to 3 inch
hail, 60 to 85 MPH winds, blowing dust, and tornadoes are possible.
Damage to life and property is possible from severe storms.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...
Severe storms are possible again Monday afternoon east of U.S. 283.
1.5 inch hail, 60 to 70 MPH winds, and tornadoes are possible.
Damage to life and property is possible from severe storms.
Locations south of U.S. 40 have a 40% chance of seeing brownout
conditions in blowing dust Monday afternoon. Rapid reductions in
visibility will make driving dangerous.
Monday night into Tuesday morning, a Freeze Watch is in effect for
temperatures around 30 posing a risk to vegetation.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
343 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-182045-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
343 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, south central Kansas and southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
A few isolated thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and
evening, mainly along and west of the Kansas Turnpike. Large to
very large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps an isolated tornado
are possible with any storm that is able to develop, but most
locations will likely stay thunderstorm-free.
Strong south winds gusting up to 45 mph continue to encompass much
of central and eastern Kansas today. The strong winds combined with
warm and dry weather will support very high grassland fire danger
west of Interstate 135.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Thunderstorm chances are expected to increase Monday late afternoon
and evening, persisting into the overnight hours. Severe
thunderstorms capable of very large hail, damaging winds, and a few
tornadoes are possible, along with locally heavy rainfall. There
remains some uncertainty on how this event will unfold. Please stay
tuned as we refine forecast details today and tonight.
Strong south winds gusting up to 45 mph will return to portions of
central, south central, and southeast Kansas on Monday.
Additional off-and-on chances for showers and thunderstorms are
possible Tuesday through week`s end, but widespread severe weather
is not expected with this activity.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed this evening across central Kansas
and will likely be needed Monday across a majority of the area.
&&
For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
126 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087-
181200-
Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance-
Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
126 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and
portions of north central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
The threat for severe weather returns late this afternoon and
evening, primarily for areas near and east of Highway 281. Threats
include hail to the size of baseballs, damaging wind gusts near
70 MPH, and a few tornadoes. The main timeframe for severe storms
will be 5pm to 10pm, although a few storms could develop earlier
than that window or persist a bit later than that.
In addition to the severe weather potential today, near critical
to critical fire weather conditions are expected, and a Red Flag
Warning is in effect for portions of the area from 1PM to 9PM.
Please refer to the warning statement for more specific
information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Severe weather concerns continue on Monday as a cold front moves
across the area. The best potential for severe weather will be in
northern Kansas and along and east of the Highway 81 corridor in
Nebraska. The main timeframe of concern is 3PM to 8PM.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report any hail, damaging wind, or
tornadoes to the National Weather Service.
&&
More information may be obtained at the following web page:
https://www.weather.gov/hastings
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1112 AM MDT Sun May 17 2026
COZ058>089-093>099-181715-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1112 AM MDT Sun May 17 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected
today for areas north of Highway 50. Some storms may be strong to
severe, especially over the Palmer Divide, but also for portions
of Lake, Chaffee, Fremont, and Teller counties. The main risk with
stronger storms in these areas today will be damaging winds with
gusts in excess of 60 mph. One or two stronger storms may be
capable of producing 1 inch hail, especially over northern and
eastern El Paso County. New fire starts from dry lightning will
also be possible with storms today.
Widespread high fire danger is expected today, especially for
areas south of Highway 50, and for all of our eastern mountains.
Southwest winds with gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely in these
areas today, along with humidity values in the low teens and
single digits. Please use extreme caution and take care not to
start a wildfire today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
High fire danger continues for our southern plains tomorrow,
mainly across Las Animas and Baca counties. Southwest winds
gusting 40 to 50 mph and single digit humidity values are likely
in these areas on Monday, which could lead to extreme fire
behavior for any new or existing fires.
Chances for showers and weak thunderstorms persist daily for
Monday through Friday, especially over and near the higher
terrain.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be likely over portions of the region.
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1100 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026
OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-180400-
Cimarron-Texas-Beaver-Dallam-Sherman-Hansford-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-
Hartley-Moore-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Oldham-Potter-Carson-
Gray-Wheeler-Deaf Smith-Randall-Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-
Palo Duro Canyon-
1100 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
High-end critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are
expected across the combined Panhandles.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
High-end critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions
expected for Monday.
Thunderstorms will be possible from Tuesday through Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
$$
