Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
252 PM CDT Tue May 12 2026
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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-
252 PM CDT Tue May 12 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, south central Kansas and southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A storm or two will be possible early this evening over southeast
Kansas. If a storm develops, hail up to quarter size and 60 mph
winds will be the main threat.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
A few storms will be possible Wednesday night for locations
generally east of Interstate 135. If storms develop, a few strong
storms are possible.
Slight thunderstorm chances return Thursday afternoon and evening
across central Kansas with an isolated large hail and strong wind
gust risk. Additional thunderstorm chances are possible on Saturday
and Sunday. At this point there is too much uncertainty to speculate
on the coverage or severity of storms.
Very high fire danger is likely Thursday afternoon for areas west of
Interstate 135 and on Sunday in the same location.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
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For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
251 PM CDT Tue May 12 2026
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Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
251 PM CDT Tue May 12 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and
portions of north central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9PM this evening for
portions of south central and central Nebraska and north central
Kansas. For more information, please refer to the warning
statement.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Wednesday for portions of south
central and central Nebraska and north central Kansas. For more
information, please refer to the watch statement.
Fire weather concerns will again be present Friday through Monday.
Severe storms may develop and move across portions of the area
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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More information may be obtained at the following web page:
https://www.weather.gov/hastings
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
137 PM CDT Tue May 12 2026
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Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
137 PM CDT Tue May 12 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Limited lightning risk.
Elevated fire weather risk.
DISCUSSION...
Marginal risk (1/5) for severe storms over west central MO into
southeast KS this evening. Main risk will be with damaging wind
up to 60 mph and hail to the size of quarters. Chances for any
storms are around 20% so most locations should remain dry.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Well above normal temperatures are expected late this week into
the weekend with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
There`s a 20-40% chance for thunderstorms across the entire
area intermittently from Friday through Sunday. If you have
outdoor plans next weekend, be sure to keep up with the latest
forecast.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket
This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf
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Lindenberg
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1253 PM CDT Tue May 12 2026
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042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-131800-
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-
Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-
Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-
Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
1253 PM CDT Tue May 12 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Dry fuels, above-normal temperatures, low relative humidity, and
gusty winds will result in very high to extreme fire danger,
especially over portions of northeast Nebraska. Wind gusts up to 35
mph will be possible. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for northeast
Nebraska this afternoon and evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Warm, dry, and windy conditions along with dry fuels will lead to
very high to extreme fire danger again on Thursday, especially in
northeast Nebraska. Winds may gust up to 40 mph.
Potential for severe weather with storm chances Saturday evening
through Monday morning. Details are difficult to determine at this
time, but will come as we get closer to the weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
0506 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026
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043>046-053-054-131006-
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-
Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton-
Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-
Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Cooper-Bates-Henry-
0506 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Through tonight.
Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Chance (15-25%) for storms Tuesday. Some of these may be strong to
severe Tuesday afternoon-evening.
- Warming temperatures through the rest of the week with 90 degree
highs possible Friday - Sunday.
- Unsettled weather this weekend into next week with multiple
chances for showers and storms.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
339 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026
KSZ008>012-020>024-026-034>040-054>056-058-059-130845-
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Jefferson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-
Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
339 AM CDT Tue May 12 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Kansas, east central
Kansas, north central Kansas and northeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a marginal risk for areas along and southeast of I-35 for
strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The
primary hazards will be large hail and damaging wind gusts.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER MESSAGE
Weather spotters are encouraged to relay reports of hail and damaging
wind.
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More detailed information can be found at:
www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf
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