980 FLUS43 KIND 160710 HWOIND Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 310 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-170715- Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone- Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam- Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby- Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess- Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- 310 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. A few thunderstorms are possible this morning, but severe weather is not expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Thunderstorms are expected early Saturday morning. Most storms should remain under severe limits. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind $$  464 FLUS41 KBUF 160711 HWOBUF Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Buffalo NY 311 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 NYZ001>008-010>014-019>021-085-170715- Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-Lewis- Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua- Cattaraugus-Allegany-Southern Erie- 311 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western and north central New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Showers and scattered thunderstorms will cross the region today. Some of these storms may become severe. The primary severe weather risk will be damaging wind gusts, however large hail and an isolated tornado are possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf $$ LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-170715- Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk- Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo- Lower Niagara River- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach- Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay- Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River- Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg- Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis- 311 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Saint Lawrence River. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Showers and a few thunderstorms will cross the region today. Some of these storms may become severe. The primary severe weather risk will be damaging wind gusts, however large hail and an isolated tornado are possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf $$  102 FLUS43 KGRB 160718 HWOGRB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Green Bay WI 218 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-170730- Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln- Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano- Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago- Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County- Southern Oconto County- 218 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Patchy dense fog may restrict visibilities for motorists this morning. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect. Flooding is expected to continue due to recent heavy rainfall. FLooding concern is greatest near rivers, streams, and creeks. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Heavy rain and thunderstorms will again be possible Friday evening into Saturday. Some storms could become strong or severe with all severe hazards possible. Elevated water levels and minor to moderate flooding will continue along many rivers through the week. Runoff from the Upper Peninsula paired with recent rain has resulted in major flooding on the Menominee River. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are requested to report any flooding to the National Weather Service in Green Bay. $$ LMZ521-522-541>543-170730- The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan- 218 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake Michigan and the waters of Green Bay. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Areas of fog are expected across the nearshore and open waters through tonight. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Thunderstorms are possible Friday evening into Saturday. Any thunderstorms could be hazardous to boaters. $$ GK/Kurimski  219 FLUS43 KAPX 160720 HWOAPX Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Gaylord MI 320 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-170730- Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency- Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac- Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa- Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac- Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix- 320 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and Northern Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Ongoing flooding will continue across many parts of northern Michigan through tonight and beyond. Please see the latest Flood Watches and Warnings for the latest information. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible at times through tonight. Severe storms are not expected at this time. Areas of dense fog will continue into the morning across eastern upper Michigan. Please see the latest dense fog advisory for the latest information. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Ongoing flooding is expected to continue across parts of northern Michigan over the next several days as water levels slowly come down. Please see the latest Flood Watches and Warnings for more information. Additional showers and storms will be possible again Friday night into Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord. $$ LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-170730- Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 320 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible at times through tonight, mainly across the nearshore waters off northern lower Michigan. Severe storms are not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Additional showers and storms will be possible Friday night into Saturday across all nearshore waters off northern lower and eastern upper Michigan. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord. $$  167 FLUS45 KPUB 160723 HWOPUB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pueblo CO 123 AM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026 COZ058>089-093>099-170730- 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- 123 AM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east central...south central and southeast Colorado. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Critical Fire Weather Conditions can be expected across much of southern Colorado today with winds gusting up to 30 to 40 mph across the lower elevations and up to 50 to 60 mph in and near the mountains. Rapid rates of fire spread will be likely, and any activities which could start a wildfire should be avoided. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Much cooler weather spreads in for Friday though the southern portions of the southeast plains could see another round of Critical Fire Weather conditions Friday morning before the cold front moves through. Otherwise, snow showers will spread into the mountains along the Continental Divide by Friday morning, and into northern portions of the southeast mountains and adjacent plains by mid day Friday. Snow tapers off quickly Friday evening with the potential for up to 5 inches of snow across Teller county, and up to 4 inches across northern El Paso county and northern portions of the Sawatch and Mosquito ranges. Elsewhere, a mix or change over to snow may spread as far down in elevation as 4000 feet though any accumulation is more likely to occur at 6000 feet and higher. A hard freeze will be likely Friday night into Saturday morning and again Saturday night into Sunday morning across much of the southeast plains. Precautions should be taken to protect tender vegetation and vulnerable pipes from freezing. Temperatures warm back up for the weekend through next week with at least elevated critical fire weather conditions returning to the plains and valleys at times. Showers and thunderstorms will return to the forecast, especially late week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters will not be needed today or tonight. $$ 31/31  062 FLUS43 KMQT 160724 HWOMQT Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Marquette MI 324 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-170730- Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce- Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft- Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft- 324 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 /224 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper Michigan and western Upper Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Areas of dense fog are expected through this morning. A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect across Upper Michigan. The threat for flooding continues due to snowmelt. A Flood Watch is in effect for everywhere except the far western UP through tonight. See the latest Area Forecast Discussion for details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Thunderstorms are possible Friday night. Some storms may produce hail and strong wind gusts. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any observed flooding, hail, or wind damage from rain showers and thunderstorms to the National Weather Service in Marquette. The public may also submit reports to the National Weather Service via phone, on our website, or through social media. $$ LMZ221-248-250-170730- Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 324 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Northern Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Areas of dense fog are possible through this morning. See the latest Nearshore Zone Forecast and Marine Weather Message for additional details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this time. $$ LSZ162-240>251-263>267-170730- Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI- Black River to Ontonagon MI- Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 324 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 /224 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Widespread dense fog is expected through at least this evening. See the latest Marine Discussion, Nearshore Zone, and Open Lake Forecasts for additional details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday There is a 30-50 percent chance for gales Friday evening and Saturday into Saturday night. See the latest Open Lake Forecast and Marine Discussion for additional details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this time. $$ LC  662 FLUS43 KGRR 160730 HWOGRR Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 330 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-171000- Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon- Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- 330 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Non-severe thunderstorms will be possible this morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. $$ LMZ844>849-171000- St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI- Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI- Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI- 330 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from St Joseph to Manistee. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Thunderstorms are possible this morning. Dense fog reducing visibilities to a mile or less will continue through tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Thunderstorms will be possible Friday night into Saturday. Small Craft Advisory conditions are likely Friday night through the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. $$  844 FLUS44 KLUB 160731 HWOLUB Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lubbock TX 231 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 TXZ021>044-170745- Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd- Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-Yoakum- Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall- 231 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Warm, dry, and breezy conditions will result in elevated to critical fire weather today. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for areas on the Caprock from 12 PM to 8 PM. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Warm, dry, and breezy conditions will result in elevated to critical fire weather Friday. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for a majority of the region from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. Thunderstorm chances return to the region on Friday and again on Monday. A light freeze is possible over the far southwestern Texas Panhandle and northern South Plains early Saturday morning and again early Sunday morning. $$  814 FLUS43 KLMK 160742 HWOLMK Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Louisville KY 342 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067- 070>078-081-082-170745- Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry- Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson- Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin- Scott KY-Harrison KY-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon- Nicholas-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark KY-Larue-Marion- Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Casey- Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair- Russell-Cumberland-Clinton- 342 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 /242 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana and central Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Scattered rain showers will be possible across the outlook area this morning. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible in areas east of I-65 this afternoon. Brief heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds are the main threats with this activity. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. A strong cold front will push through the region on Saturday bringing a round of showers and thunderstorms to the region. There is a low risk of strong thunderstorms in areas mainly east of I-65 and north of I-64. The main severe weather hazards on Saturday will be heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville. $$ MJ  530 FLUS43 KDTX 160745 HWODTX Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 345 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-170900- Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer- St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe- 345 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A flood watch remains in effect for all of southeast Michigan into the evening for locally heavy rainfall. Isolated severe thunderstorms are also possible today, capable of producing marginally severe wind gusts (60 mph) and hail (1" in diameter). Storm motion looks to be east at 40 mph. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday There is a chance of thunderstorms late Friday night through early Saturday afternoon as a strong cold front moves through. Temperatures expected to drop into the 20s for Sunday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-170900- Lake St Clair- Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI- Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore- Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore- Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore- Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI- Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI- Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI- Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore- Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore- 345 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake St Clair. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Isolated severe thunderstorms are also possible today, capable of producing marginally severe wind gusts (50 knots) and hail (1" in diameter). Storm motion looks to be east at 35 knots. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday There is a chance of thunderstorms late Friday night through early Saturday afternoon as a strong cold front moves through. Low chance of northwest gales on Sunday over the open waters of Lake Huron. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online at www.weather.gov/detroit. SF  911 FLUS43 KGID 160748 HWOGID Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Hastings NE 248 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087- 170800- 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- 248 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and portions of north central Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. - Critical fire weather conditions: Due to the likelihood for critical fire weather conditions, our entire forecast area is under a Red Flag Warning from Noon until Midnight. Please refer to the Warning statement for more details. - Strong north winds moving in late tonight: Very late tonight, starting after 3 AM, a strong cold front will slice southward into our forecast area, reaching all but our southeastern-most counties by sunrise Friday. In the wake of this front, north winds will likely gust to at least 40-45 MPH for at least a few hours. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. - Strong north winds continue into Friday daytime: Moderately-strong north winds will continue through the day Friday, with sustained speeds commonly 25 to 30 MPH, and gusting up to around 40 MPH. - Sub-freezing temperatures likely this weekend: On both late Friday night into Saturday morning, and again late Saturday night into Sunday morning, at least slightly sub-freezing temperatures are likely within the majority of our forecast area. At this time, a Freeze Watch has been issued for early Saturday morning for most of our forecast area, to highlight the first of these two nights that feature potential freezes. - Almost daily fire weather concerns: Each afternoon between Saturday and Wednesday, at least near- critical fire weather conditions are forecast within at least portions of our forecast area. The days of greatest concern for potentially widespread critical conditions...meaning wind gusts of at least 25 MPH and relative humidity 20 percent or lower...currently appear to be Saturday and Monday. && More information may be obtained at the following web page: https://www.weather.gov/hastings $$ Pfannkuch  021 FLUS43 KDMX 160751 HWODMX Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Des Moines IA 251 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075- 081>086-092>097-170800- Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Worth-Palo Alto-Hancock-Cerro Gordo- Pocahontas-Humboldt-Wright-Franklin-Butler-Bremer-Sac-Calhoun- Webster-Hamilton-Hardin-Grundy-Black Hawk-Crawford-Carroll-Greene- Boone-Story-Marshall-Tama-Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-Polk-Jasper- Poweshiek-Cass-Adair-Madison-Warren-Marion-Mahaska-Adams-Union- Clarke-Lucas-Monroe-Wapello-Taylor-Ringgold-Decatur-Wayne- Appanoose-Davis- 251 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is elevated fire danger over northwest Iowa this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms across much Iowa on Friday. Damaging winds and tornadoes are the primary threats. Large hail is also possible. Freezing temperatures are expected in northern Iowa Friday night and across much of the area Saturday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected today. $$