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SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1011 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 181700Z - 191200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... Minimum RH near and below 10% with very poor RH recovery overnight is expected from central Nevada through the West Slope and into northwest Arizona and southeast California resulting in long burning periods. The forecast remains on track, and please see the previous discussion for more details. ..Nauslar.. 08/18/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0201 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025/ ...Synopsis... As upper-level ridging builds rapidly over the West, modest south-southwest deep layer flow and efficient daytime mixing of a deep/dry boundary layer will support sustained south-southwest winds of 10-12 mph across southern/northern NV this afternoon. Winds combined with relative humidity nearing 10 percent will support short duration and localized elevated fire weather conditions across southern, central and northeastern NV where very dry fuels exist. ...Northern Rockies/Central Idaho Mountains... A mid-level trough will persist over the Northwest on the periphery of the building upper ridge. Residual Pacific/monsoon moisture and daytime heating will result in isolated showers and thunderstorms across northern ID and higher terrain of western MT. Although northeast thunderstorm motions of 25-30 knots will limit rainfall, fuels remain mostly non-receptive to new lightning ignitions across the Northern Rockies, precluding introduction of dry thunderstorm highlights. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

A cannabis grower in South Hero noted that the hot, dry days have lessened the need to prune the crop and the plants were growing faster. While the farm does have irrigation, rainfall was the main source of moisture for the plants. Some strains of cannabis appeared to be stressed for lack of water. WPTZ NBC5 Burlington (Vt.), Aug 15, 2025

A Cumberland County farmer has run his irrigation system almost daily since mid-July, which is a large additional expense while the yield was looking to be smaller than usual. Irrigating is also a lot of extra work for the farmer. WMTW-TV ABC 8 (Portland, Maine), Aug 14, 2025

A Yakima County dairy farmer was concerned about irrigation water as the Roza Irrigation District was providing just 42% of a full allotment in 2025. Snow melted quickly in the spring. The farmer opted to leave about a third of his land unplanted due to the lack of water. Consequently, he has to purchase more feed for his cattle. Area reservoirs were near record lows. KREM-TV CBS 2 (Spokane, Wash.), Aug 14, 2025

SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0735 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 181300Z - 191200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF THE CENTRAL/NORTHERN PLAINS...AND OVER PARTS OF THE MIDWEST.... ...SUMMARY... Strong to severe storms capable of damaging winds are possible in parts of the Midwest today. Widely scattered storms with large hail and severe winds are possible in parts of the central/northern Plains through tonight. ...IA/WI/IL... A long-lived MCS continues to track eastward across central IA this morning. Visible satellite imagery shows the potential for considerable daytime heating ahead of this activity across parts of eastern IA/southern WI/northern IL, where temperatures will warm into the 90s. Ample low-level moisture will yield afternoon MLCAPE values around 3000 J/kg, along with sufficient westerly flow aloft for some convective organization. It is unclear whether current activity will intensify, or new storms will form later today. Regardless, this region will see the potential for strong/severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts. A tornado or two is also possible, given the backed low-level winds and east-west baroclinic zone along the WI/IL border. Have added a SLGT risk for this scenario. ...Northeast CO into SD/NE/KS... Strong heating and ample low/mid level moisture will promote the development of scattered thunderstorms by mid-afternoon over the foothills and plains of central/eastern CO. Other more isolated storms are expected farther north across western NE into the Black Hills region. All of these storms will be relatively high-based, posing a risk of damaging wind gusts. Sufficient westerly flow will also aid in a few transient supercells capable of large hail. These storms may persist into the evening, tracking into central NE before weakening. ...MO/AR... Clear skies are evident this morning across central/southern MO and much of AR. Hot and humid conditions will ensue with temperatures reaching the upper 90s. Most CAM solutions suggest widely scattered afternoon thunderstorm development in this environment of steep low-level lapse rates and 1500-2000 J/kg of MLCAPE. The strongest storms will be capable of locally damaging wind gusts. ..Hart/Dean.. 08/18/2025 Read more

SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0735 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 181300Z - 191200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF THE CENTRAL/NORTHERN PLAINS...AND OVER PARTS OF THE MIDWEST.... ...SUMMARY... Strong to severe storms capable of damaging winds are possible in parts of the Midwest today. Widely scattered storms with large hail and severe winds are possible in parts of the central/northern Plains through tonight. ...IA/WI/IL... A long-lived MCS continues to track eastward across central IA this morning. Visible satellite imagery shows the potential for considerable daytime heating ahead of this activity across parts of eastern IA/southern WI/northern IL, where temperatures will warm into the 90s. Ample low-level moisture will yield afternoon MLCAPE values around 3000 J/kg, along with sufficient westerly flow aloft for some convective organization. It is unclear whether current activity will intensify, or new storms will form later today. Regardless, this region will see the potential for strong/severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts. A tornado or two is also possible, given the backed low-level winds and east-west baroclinic zone along the WI/IL border. Have added a SLGT risk for this scenario. ...Northeast CO into SD/NE/KS... Strong heating and ample low/mid level moisture will promote the development of scattered thunderstorms by mid-afternoon over the foothills and plains of central/eastern CO. Other more isolated storms are expected farther north across western NE into the Black Hills region. All of these storms will be relatively high-based, posing a risk of damaging wind gusts. Sufficient westerly flow will also aid in a few transient supercells capable of large hail. These storms may persist into the evening, tracking into central NE before weakening. ...MO/AR... Clear skies are evident this morning across central/southern MO and much of AR. Hot and humid conditions will ensue with temperatures reaching the upper 90s. Most CAM solutions suggest widely scattered afternoon thunderstorm development in this environment of steep low-level lapse rates and 1500-2000 J/kg of MLCAPE. The strongest storms will be capable of locally damaging wind gusts. ..Hart/Dean.. 08/18/2025 Read more

SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0735 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 181300Z - 191200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF THE CENTRAL/NORTHERN PLAINS...AND OVER PARTS OF THE MIDWEST.... ...SUMMARY... Strong to severe storms capable of damaging winds are possible in parts of the Midwest today. Widely scattered storms with large hail and severe winds are possible in parts of the central/northern Plains through tonight. ...IA/WI/IL... A long-lived MCS continues to track eastward across central IA this morning. Visible satellite imagery shows the potential for considerable daytime heating ahead of this activity across parts of eastern IA/southern WI/northern IL, where temperatures will warm into the 90s. Ample low-level moisture will yield afternoon MLCAPE values around 3000 J/kg, along with sufficient westerly flow aloft for some convective organization. It is unclear whether current activity will intensify, or new storms will form later today. Regardless, this region will see the potential for strong/severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts. A tornado or two is also possible, given the backed low-level winds and east-west baroclinic zone along the WI/IL border. Have added a SLGT risk for this scenario. ...Northeast CO into SD/NE/KS... Strong heating and ample low/mid level moisture will promote the development of scattered thunderstorms by mid-afternoon over the foothills and plains of central/eastern CO. Other more isolated storms are expected farther north across western NE into the Black Hills region. All of these storms will be relatively high-based, posing a risk of damaging wind gusts. Sufficient westerly flow will also aid in a few transient supercells capable of large hail. These storms may persist into the evening, tracking into central NE before weakening. ...MO/AR... Clear skies are evident this morning across central/southern MO and much of AR. Hot and humid conditions will ensue with temperatures reaching the upper 90s. Most CAM solutions suggest widely scattered afternoon thunderstorm development in this environment of steep low-level lapse rates and 1500-2000 J/kg of MLCAPE. The strongest storms will be capable of locally damaging wind gusts. ..Hart/Dean.. 08/18/2025 Read more

SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0735 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 181300Z - 191200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF THE CENTRAL/NORTHERN PLAINS...AND OVER PARTS OF THE MIDWEST.... ...SUMMARY... Strong to severe storms capable of damaging winds are possible in parts of the Midwest today. Widely scattered storms with large hail and severe winds are possible in parts of the central/northern Plains through tonight. ...IA/WI/IL... A long-lived MCS continues to track eastward across central IA this morning. Visible satellite imagery shows the potential for considerable daytime heating ahead of this activity across parts of eastern IA/southern WI/northern IL, where temperatures will warm into the 90s. Ample low-level moisture will yield afternoon MLCAPE values around 3000 J/kg, along with sufficient westerly flow aloft for some convective organization. It is unclear whether current activity will intensify, or new storms will form later today. Regardless, this region will see the potential for strong/severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts. A tornado or two is also possible, given the backed low-level winds and east-west baroclinic zone along the WI/IL border. Have added a SLGT risk for this scenario. ...Northeast CO into SD/NE/KS... Strong heating and ample low/mid level moisture will promote the development of scattered thunderstorms by mid-afternoon over the foothills and plains of central/eastern CO. Other more isolated storms are expected farther north across western NE into the Black Hills region. All of these storms will be relatively high-based, posing a risk of damaging wind gusts. Sufficient westerly flow will also aid in a few transient supercells capable of large hail. These storms may persist into the evening, tracking into central NE before weakening. ...MO/AR... Clear skies are evident this morning across central/southern MO and much of AR. Hot and humid conditions will ensue with temperatures reaching the upper 90s. Most CAM solutions suggest widely scattered afternoon thunderstorm development in this environment of steep low-level lapse rates and 1500-2000 J/kg of MLCAPE. The strongest storms will be capable of locally damaging wind gusts. ..Hart/Dean.. 08/18/2025 Read more

SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0735 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 181300Z - 191200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF THE CENTRAL/NORTHERN PLAINS...AND OVER PARTS OF THE MIDWEST.... ...SUMMARY... Strong to severe storms capable of damaging winds are possible in parts of the Midwest today. Widely scattered storms with large hail and severe winds are possible in parts of the central/northern Plains through tonight. ...IA/WI/IL... A long-lived MCS continues to track eastward across central IA this morning. Visible satellite imagery shows the potential for considerable daytime heating ahead of this activity across parts of eastern IA/southern WI/northern IL, where temperatures will warm into the 90s. Ample low-level moisture will yield afternoon MLCAPE values around 3000 J/kg, along with sufficient westerly flow aloft for some convective organization. It is unclear whether current activity will intensify, or new storms will form later today. Regardless, this region will see the potential for strong/severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts. A tornado or two is also possible, given the backed low-level winds and east-west baroclinic zone along the WI/IL border. Have added a SLGT risk for this scenario. ...Northeast CO into SD/NE/KS... Strong heating and ample low/mid level moisture will promote the development of scattered thunderstorms by mid-afternoon over the foothills and plains of central/eastern CO. Other more isolated storms are expected farther north across western NE into the Black Hills region. All of these storms will be relatively high-based, posing a risk of damaging wind gusts. Sufficient westerly flow will also aid in a few transient supercells capable of large hail. These storms may persist into the evening, tracking into central NE before weakening. ...MO/AR... Clear skies are evident this morning across central/southern MO and much of AR. Hot and humid conditions will ensue with temperatures reaching the upper 90s. Most CAM solutions suggest widely scattered afternoon thunderstorm development in this environment of steep low-level lapse rates and 1500-2000 J/kg of MLCAPE. The strongest storms will be capable of locally damaging wind gusts. ..Hart/Dean.. 08/18/2025 Read more

SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0735 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 181300Z - 191200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PARTS OF THE CENTRAL/NORTHERN PLAINS...AND OVER PARTS OF THE MIDWEST.... ...SUMMARY... Strong to severe storms capable of damaging winds are possible in parts of the Midwest today. Widely scattered storms with large hail and severe winds are possible in parts of the central/northern Plains through tonight. ...IA/WI/IL... A long-lived MCS continues to track eastward across central IA this morning. Visible satellite imagery shows the potential for considerable daytime heating ahead of this activity across parts of eastern IA/southern WI/northern IL, where temperatures will warm into the 90s. Ample low-level moisture will yield afternoon MLCAPE values around 3000 J/kg, along with sufficient westerly flow aloft for some convective organization. It is unclear whether current activity will intensify, or new storms will form later today. Regardless, this region will see the potential for strong/severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts. A tornado or two is also possible, given the backed low-level winds and east-west baroclinic zone along the WI/IL border. Have added a SLGT risk for this scenario. ...Northeast CO into SD/NE/KS... Strong heating and ample low/mid level moisture will promote the development of scattered thunderstorms by mid-afternoon over the foothills and plains of central/eastern CO. Other more isolated storms are expected farther north across western NE into the Black Hills region. All of these storms will be relatively high-based, posing a risk of damaging wind gusts. Sufficient westerly flow will also aid in a few transient supercells capable of large hail. These storms may persist into the evening, tracking into central NE before weakening. ...MO/AR... Clear skies are evident this morning across central/southern MO and much of AR. Hot and humid conditions will ensue with temperatures reaching the upper 90s. Most CAM solutions suggest widely scattered afternoon thunderstorm development in this environment of steep low-level lapse rates and 1500-2000 J/kg of MLCAPE. The strongest storms will be capable of locally damaging wind gusts. ..Hart/Dean.. 08/18/2025 Read more

After 16 days of 90-degree temperatures in the greater Grand Rapids area, a lawn and landscaping business in Holland has reported that business was slow due to the weather. In Holland, precipitation this summer has amounted to 2.98 inches, which is less than one-third of normal. Some lawns have not needed weekly mowing and can be mowed every other week. FOX 17 (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Aug 17, 2025

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Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
500 AM PDT Mon Aug 18 2025

For the eastern and central North Pacific east of 180 longitude:

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.

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Forecaster Roberts

Day 4-8 Outlook
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0352 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 211200Z - 261200Z ...DISCUSSION... ...Thursday/Day 4 to Saturday/Day 6... On Thursday, a subtle shortwave trough is forecast to move eastward across the northern Plains. An axis of moderate instability will likely develop by afternoon ahead of the front across the eastern Dakotas and northwest Minnesota. Scattered storms could develop during the afternoon near the instability axis, with an isolated severe threat possible. On Friday, the front is forecast to move southeastward toward the upper Mississippi and mid Missouri Valleys, as an axis of instability develops during the afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible near the instability axis, but the severe potential is expected to remain localized, mostly due to minimal convective coverage. On Saturday, the front is forecast to move across the Great Lakes region, extending west-southwestward into the central U.S. Isolated storms with a potential for localized severe will again be possible in the afternoon ahead of the front. Due to a lack of large-scale ascent, cell coverage is expected to be very isolated. ...Sunday/Day 7 and Monday/Day 8... From Sunday into Monday, an upper-level trough and an associated cold front is forecast to move across the eastern U.S. Thunderstorm development will be possible ahead of the front Sunday afternoon in the central Appalachians, and along parts of the middle to upper Atlantic Seaboard on Monday afternoon. Instability ahead of the front is expected to remain weak in most areas during this period, suggesting any severe threat will remain localized. Read more

Day 4-8 Outlook
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0352 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 211200Z - 261200Z ...DISCUSSION... ...Thursday/Day 4 to Saturday/Day 6... On Thursday, a subtle shortwave trough is forecast to move eastward across the northern Plains. An axis of moderate instability will likely develop by afternoon ahead of the front across the eastern Dakotas and northwest Minnesota. Scattered storms could develop during the afternoon near the instability axis, with an isolated severe threat possible. On Friday, the front is forecast to move southeastward toward the upper Mississippi and mid Missouri Valleys, as an axis of instability develops during the afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible near the instability axis, but the severe potential is expected to remain localized, mostly due to minimal convective coverage. On Saturday, the front is forecast to move across the Great Lakes region, extending west-southwestward into the central U.S. Isolated storms with a potential for localized severe will again be possible in the afternoon ahead of the front. Due to a lack of large-scale ascent, cell coverage is expected to be very isolated. ...Sunday/Day 7 and Monday/Day 8... From Sunday into Monday, an upper-level trough and an associated cold front is forecast to move across the eastern U.S. Thunderstorm development will be possible ahead of the front Sunday afternoon in the central Appalachians, and along parts of the middle to upper Atlantic Seaboard on Monday afternoon. Instability ahead of the front is expected to remain weak in most areas during this period, suggesting any severe threat will remain localized. Read more

Day 4-8 Outlook
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0352 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 211200Z - 261200Z ...DISCUSSION... ...Thursday/Day 4 to Saturday/Day 6... On Thursday, a subtle shortwave trough is forecast to move eastward across the northern Plains. An axis of moderate instability will likely develop by afternoon ahead of the front across the eastern Dakotas and northwest Minnesota. Scattered storms could develop during the afternoon near the instability axis, with an isolated severe threat possible. On Friday, the front is forecast to move southeastward toward the upper Mississippi and mid Missouri Valleys, as an axis of instability develops during the afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible near the instability axis, but the severe potential is expected to remain localized, mostly due to minimal convective coverage. On Saturday, the front is forecast to move across the Great Lakes region, extending west-southwestward into the central U.S. Isolated storms with a potential for localized severe will again be possible in the afternoon ahead of the front. Due to a lack of large-scale ascent, cell coverage is expected to be very isolated. ...Sunday/Day 7 and Monday/Day 8... From Sunday into Monday, an upper-level trough and an associated cold front is forecast to move across the eastern U.S. Thunderstorm development will be possible ahead of the front Sunday afternoon in the central Appalachians, and along parts of the middle to upper Atlantic Seaboard on Monday afternoon. Instability ahead of the front is expected to remain weak in most areas during this period, suggesting any severe threat will remain localized. Read more

Day 4-8 Outlook
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0352 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 211200Z - 261200Z ...DISCUSSION... ...Thursday/Day 4 to Saturday/Day 6... On Thursday, a subtle shortwave trough is forecast to move eastward across the northern Plains. An axis of moderate instability will likely develop by afternoon ahead of the front across the eastern Dakotas and northwest Minnesota. Scattered storms could develop during the afternoon near the instability axis, with an isolated severe threat possible. On Friday, the front is forecast to move southeastward toward the upper Mississippi and mid Missouri Valleys, as an axis of instability develops during the afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible near the instability axis, but the severe potential is expected to remain localized, mostly due to minimal convective coverage. On Saturday, the front is forecast to move across the Great Lakes region, extending west-southwestward into the central U.S. Isolated storms with a potential for localized severe will again be possible in the afternoon ahead of the front. Due to a lack of large-scale ascent, cell coverage is expected to be very isolated. ...Sunday/Day 7 and Monday/Day 8... From Sunday into Monday, an upper-level trough and an associated cold front is forecast to move across the eastern U.S. Thunderstorm development will be possible ahead of the front Sunday afternoon in the central Appalachians, and along parts of the middle to upper Atlantic Seaboard on Monday afternoon. Instability ahead of the front is expected to remain weak in most areas during this period, suggesting any severe threat will remain localized. Read more

Day 4-8 Outlook
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0352 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 211200Z - 261200Z ...DISCUSSION... ...Thursday/Day 4 to Saturday/Day 6... On Thursday, a subtle shortwave trough is forecast to move eastward across the northern Plains. An axis of moderate instability will likely develop by afternoon ahead of the front across the eastern Dakotas and northwest Minnesota. Scattered storms could develop during the afternoon near the instability axis, with an isolated severe threat possible. On Friday, the front is forecast to move southeastward toward the upper Mississippi and mid Missouri Valleys, as an axis of instability develops during the afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible near the instability axis, but the severe potential is expected to remain localized, mostly due to minimal convective coverage. On Saturday, the front is forecast to move across the Great Lakes region, extending west-southwestward into the central U.S. Isolated storms with a potential for localized severe will again be possible in the afternoon ahead of the front. Due to a lack of large-scale ascent, cell coverage is expected to be very isolated. ...Sunday/Day 7 and Monday/Day 8... From Sunday into Monday, an upper-level trough and an associated cold front is forecast to move across the eastern U.S. Thunderstorm development will be possible ahead of the front Sunday afternoon in the central Appalachians, and along parts of the middle to upper Atlantic Seaboard on Monday afternoon. Instability ahead of the front is expected to remain weak in most areas during this period, suggesting any severe threat will remain localized. Read more

Day 4-8 Outlook
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0352 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 211200Z - 261200Z ...DISCUSSION... ...Thursday/Day 4 to Saturday/Day 6... On Thursday, a subtle shortwave trough is forecast to move eastward across the northern Plains. An axis of moderate instability will likely develop by afternoon ahead of the front across the eastern Dakotas and northwest Minnesota. Scattered storms could develop during the afternoon near the instability axis, with an isolated severe threat possible. On Friday, the front is forecast to move southeastward toward the upper Mississippi and mid Missouri Valleys, as an axis of instability develops during the afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible near the instability axis, but the severe potential is expected to remain localized, mostly due to minimal convective coverage. On Saturday, the front is forecast to move across the Great Lakes region, extending west-southwestward into the central U.S. Isolated storms with a potential for localized severe will again be possible in the afternoon ahead of the front. Due to a lack of large-scale ascent, cell coverage is expected to be very isolated. ...Sunday/Day 7 and Monday/Day 8... From Sunday into Monday, an upper-level trough and an associated cold front is forecast to move across the eastern U.S. Thunderstorm development will be possible ahead of the front Sunday afternoon in the central Appalachians, and along parts of the middle to upper Atlantic Seaboard on Monday afternoon. Instability ahead of the front is expected to remain weak in most areas during this period, suggesting any severe threat will remain localized. Read more

WW 0598 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 598 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 25 ENE BUB TO 30 NW OFK TO 40 N SUX. WW 598 WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT 180900Z. ..DEAN..08/18/25 ATTN...WFO...OAX...LBF...FSD... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 598 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEC043-180900- NE . NEBRASKA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE DAKOTA THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES. Read more

WW 598 SEVERE TSTM NE SD 180340Z - 180900Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 598 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1040 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northeast Nebraska Southeast South Dakota * Effective this Sunday night and Monday morning from 1040 PM until 400 AM CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...A linear thunderstorm cluster will likely move east across the Watch tonight. The main threats with the stronger storms will be a risk for scattered severe gusts and perhaps an isolated threat for large hail with the more intense cores. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 65 statute miles east and west of a line from 30 miles northeast of Mitchell SD to 45 miles east southeast of Oneill NE. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 27025. ...Smith Read more