Extreme Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
242 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-130345-
/O.CON.KICT.XH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260815T0000Z/
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-
Including the cities of Parsons, Augusta, Lincoln, Anthony,
Ellsworth, Mulvane, Fredonia, Howard, Wellington, Haysville,
Cottonwood Falls, Iola, Sylvan Grove, Newton, Cedar Vale, Sterling,
Hillsboro, Bel Aire, Arkansas City, Russell, Neodesha, Harper,
Winfield, Wilson, Valley Center, Attica, McPherson, Grenola, Salina,
Strong City, Rose Hill, Coffeyville, Derby, Madison, Park City, Yates
Center, Marion, Eureka, Moline, Longton, Humboldt, Independence,
Chanute, Andover, Hutchinson, Great Bend, Kingman, El Dorado, Lyons,
Peabody, and Sedan
242 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110
during the afternoon hours.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast Kansas.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
&&
$$
McGuire
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
155 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
KSZ066-081-090-130700-
/O.CON.KDDC.XH.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260813T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.XH.W.0004.260813T1700Z-260814T0200Z/
Stafford-Pratt-Barber-
Including the cities of St. John, Kiowa, Pratt, Stafford,
Medicine Lodge, and Macksville
155 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot
conditions with heat index values up to 108. For the second Extreme
Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up
to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Barber, Pratt, and Stafford Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this
evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from noon to 9 PM CDT
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
839 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
OKZ003-TXZ004-005-008>010-014-015-019-020-130700-
/O.EXT.KAMA.HT.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-260814T0200Z/
Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-
Donley-Collingsworth-
Including the cities of Borger, Perryton, Shamrock, Dozier, Codman,
Lela, Twitty, Booker, Lutie, Lora, Canadian, Lake Marvin, Forgan,
Higgins, Miami, Briscoe, Clarendon, Waka, Pampa, Beaver, Wellington,
Farnsworth, Wolf Creek Park, Glazier, Kingsmill, Wheeler, Samnorwood,
and Follett
839 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 107 with overnight lows in the 70s.
* WHERE...In Oklahoma, Beaver County. In Texas, Collingsworth,
Donley, Gray, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Roberts,
and Wheeler Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
DGW
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
839 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
TXZ317-130700-
/O.EXP.KAMA.XH.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260813T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KAMA.HT.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-260814T0200Z/
Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Palo Duro Canyon State Park
839 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...High temperature up to 106.
* WHERE...Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
824 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
TXZ024>026-031-032-037-038-140100-
/O.EXP.KLUB.HT.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-260813T0100Z/
/O.CON.KLUB.HT.Y.0017.260813T1800Z-260814T0100Z/
Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Motley-Cottle-Dickens-King-
Including the cities of Cee Vee, Guthrie, Quitaque, Kirkland, Spur,
Childress, Dumont, Matador, Roaring Springs, Memphis, Dickens,
Paducah, Turkey, and Silverton
824 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of the far southern Texas Panhandle and Rolling
Plains.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
824 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
TXZ042>044-140100-
/O.CON.KLUB.HT.Y.0017.260813T1800Z-260814T0100Z/
Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
Including the cities of Old Glory, Post, Aspermont, Jayton, and Lake
Alan Henry
824 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Southern portions of the Rolling Plains.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
AP
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
804 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
TXZ049-098-099-113-114-131200-
/O.CON.KSJT.HT.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260814T0000Z/
Fisher-Haskell-Throckmorton-Jones-Shackelford-
Including the cities of Truby, Throckmorton, Anson, Tuxedo, Funston,
Haskell, Hamlin, Stith, Roby, Albany, Irby, Stamford, Rotan, and
Woodson
804 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures and/or heat index values of up to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Shackelford, and Throckmorton
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Heat Advisory means that hot weather conditions are occurring or
expected. This will create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Never, ever, leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles, not
even for a few minutes. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures
in a matter of minutes.
&&
$$
SK
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
700 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
TXZ091>095-102>107-117>123-130700-
/O.EXA.KFWD.HT.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260814T0100Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Wise-Denton-Collin-Hunt-Delta-
Hopkins-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-
Including the cities of Bowie, Nocona, Gainesville, Sherman,
Denison, Bonham, Paris, Decatur, Bridgeport, Carrollton, Denton,
Lewisville, Flower Mound, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Frisco,
Greenville, Commerce, Cooper, Sulphur Springs, Weatherford,
Briar, Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Rockwall, Heath, Terrell,
Kaufman, Forney, Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van,
Edgewood, Emory, East Tawakoni, and Point
700 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures around 103 degrees and or heat index values
up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will increase the risk for heat-
related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or
participating in outdoor activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
700 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
TXZ100-101-115-116-130700-
/O.CON.KFWD.HT.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260814T0100Z/
Young-Jack-Stephens-Palo Pinto-
Including the cities of Graham, Olney, Jacksboro, Breckenridge,
and Mineral Wells
700 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures around 103 degrees and heat index values
up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Young, Jack, Stephens and Palo Pinto Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will increase the risk for heat-
related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or
participating in outdoor activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
Prater
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
155 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
KSZ031-046-065-079-080-089-130700-
/O.NEW.KDDC.HT.Y.0021.260813T1700Z-260814T0200Z/
/O.CON.KDDC.HT.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260813T0200Z/
Ellis-Rush-Pawnee-Edwards-Kiowa-Comanche-
Including the cities of Lewis, La Crosse, Greensburg, Haviland, Lake
Coldwater, Larned, Pfeifer, Coldwater, Protection, Kinsley, and Hays
155 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106.
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...Ellis, Rush, Comanche, Edwards, Kiowa, and Pawnee Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1247 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
OKZ004>048-050>052-TXZ083>090-131200-
/O.CON.KOUN.HT.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-260815T0100Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Grant-Kay-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Garfield-Noble-
Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Blaine-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-Beckham-
Washita-Caddo-Canadian-Oklahoma-Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-
Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-Tillman-
Comanche-Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-Cotton-Jefferson-
Carter-Johnston-Atoka-Love-Marshall-Bryan-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-
Wichita-Knox-Baylor-Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Marietta, Vernon, Temple, Cherokee, Wakita,
Lamont, Prague, Kingfisher, Waurika, Ardmore, Coalgate, Ringling,
Archer City, Pauls Valley, Buffalo, Meeker, Pond Creek, Altus,
Thackerville, Hammon, Hollis, Shattuck, Sentinel, Clinton, Hennessey,
Perry, Chickasha, Okeene, Tuttle, Arnett, Enid, Watonga, Blanchard,
Davenport, Newcastle, Tishomingo, Cordell, Lakeside City, Hinton,
Oklahoma City, Duncan, Henrietta, Scotland, Weatherford, Woodward,
Vici, Frederick, Lindsay, Anadarko, Geary, Okarche, Burns Flat,
Stroud, Madill, Fairview, Hobart, Ponca City, Davis, Wynnewood,
Laverne, Taloga, Sayre, Purcell, Durant, Elk City, Alva, Kingston,
Snyder, Guthrie, Quanah, Carmen, Holliday, Lawton, Wellston, Ryan,
Ada, Atoka, Sulphur, Granite, Crowell, Holdenville, Leedey, Munday,
Blackwell, Moore, Yukon, Walters, Knox City, Shawnee, Helena,
Medford, Norman, Chandler, Concho, Sheppard AFB, Seymour, Seminole,
Cheyenne, Stillwater, El Reno, Mangum, Fargo, Wetumka, Mustang,
Wewoka, Gage, Wichita Falls, and Seiling
1247 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Air temperatures and heat indices up to 110. Low
temperatures only drop to about 80 each morning.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest,
southeast, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern
Texas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
314 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
OKZ003-TXZ004-005-009-010-014-015-018>020-130415-
/O.NEW.KAMA.FW.A.0025.260813T1700Z-260814T0100Z/
Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-Armstrong-
Donley-Collingsworth-
314 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR EASTERN COMBINED TEXAS AND
OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for thunderstorms, which is in effect from Thursday
afternoon through Thursday evening.
* LIGHTNING...Dry thunderstorms could lead to fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Thunderstorm wind gusts will create strong
sporadic winds for fires. Up to 70 mph winds are possible with
severe thunderstorms.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...2 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire
weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and
possible red flag warnings.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
1240 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
OKZ004-005-009-010-014>016-021-022-033>036-130145-
/O.NEW.KOUN.FW.A.0019.260813T1600Z-260814T0200Z/
Harper-Woods-Ellis-Woodward-Roger Mills-Dewey-Custer-Beckham-
Washita-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
1240 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR HOT AND DRY CONDITIONS, ALONG WITH THE
POTENTIAL FOR DRY LIGHTNING, ACROSS PARTS OF WESTERN OKLAHOMA...
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 108.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* SEVERITY...
FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5).
WEATHER...Elevated...1 (out of 5).
FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
352 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-132100-
Russell-Lincoln-Barton-Ellsworth-Saline-Rice-McPherson-Marion-Chase-
Reno-Harvey-Butler-Greenwood-Woodson-Allen-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-
Sumner-Cowley-Elk-Wilson-Neosho-Chautauqua-Montgomery-Labette-
352 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, south central Kansas and southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Dangerous heat indices in the 105 to 110 degree range will persist
into the early evening hours. See latest extreme heat warning for
additional details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Heat indices for Thursday through Saturday will be in the 102 to
110 degree range.
Scattered storms will be possible late Thursday afternoon and
especially Thursday evening across central Kansas. Storms will then
be possible each night during the Friday night through Sunday night
time frame, with western and central Kansas having the better
coverage. A few strong storms appear possible along with pockets of
heavy rainfall.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
&&
For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
133 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
OKZ001>003-TXZ001>020-317-130645-
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-
133 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Dangerous heat widespread across the Panhandles on Wednesday. A
heat advisory is in effect for the combined Panhandles, and an
extreme heat warning is in effect for Palo Duro Canyon until 9 PM.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Dangerous heat continues for portions of the Panhandles on
Thursday.
Increasing chances for daily Thunderstorms from Thursday through
Sunday.
A fire weather watch is in effect for the eastern Panhandles on
Thursday for concerns of dry lightning induced fire starts and
strong winds from thunderstorms.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
116 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
TXZ021>044-131830-
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-
Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-Yoakum-
Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
116 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling
Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 PM for most areas off the
Caprock.
A stray storm or two could develop on the Caprock through this
evening. Any storms that do form will be capable of strong winds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Thunderstorm chances continue Thursday evening and again on Friday,
especially on the Caprock. Brief downpours and strong winds may
accompany these storms.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for locations off the Caprock from 1 PM
to 8 PM on Thursday. Temperatures are expected to exceed 105 degrees
for these locations.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1101 AM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
COZ058>089-093>099-131715-
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-
1101 AM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon and evening, with the highest coverage across the
mountains and valleys. The strongest storms may produce heavy
rain, outflow winds to 50-55 mph, and frequent lightning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
Multiple days of afternoon showers and storms are expected into
early next week. Heavy rain, gusty outflow winds, and frequent
lightning may accompany the strongest storms. In addition, flash
flooding may become a concern given slow moving storms and the
potential for areas to receive multiple rounds of heavy rain over
several days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.
$$
RODRIGUEZ
