Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning
NMC027-190115-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FF.W.0104.260818T2220Z-260819T0115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
420 PM MDT Tue Aug 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The South Fork burn scar in...
South Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico...
* Until 715 PM MDT.
* At 420 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the South Fork Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 0.75
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to
0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Upper Canyon, Brady
Canyon, and Perk Canyon as well as the Cedar Creek, Eagle Creek and
Rio Ruidoso drainages. Impacts will include but are not limited to
all nearby reservoirs, bridges, culverts and roadways. Impacts to
areas along the Rio Ruidoso may extend downstream of Ruidoso Downs.
The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose
materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the South Fork Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
South Fork Burn Scar.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, Glencoe and Hollywood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in
the South Fork Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated
across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If
you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.
&&
LAT...LON 3342 10571 3342 10566 3343 10565 3344 10563
3340 10561 3338 10562 3339 10564 3334 10564
3333 10563 3336 10556 3338 10553 3343 10543
3341 10543 3333 10555 3331 10559 3331 10573
3339 10573 3339 10578 3341 10578
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
11
Extreme Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1217 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
TXZ091>095-100>107-115>123-129>134-190600-
/O.EXP.KFWD.HT.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260818T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KFWD.XH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260820T0100Z/
Montague-Cooke-Grayson-Fannin-Lamar-Young-Jack-Wise-Denton-Collin-
Hunt-Delta-Hopkins-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Tarrant-Dallas-
Rockwall-Kaufman-Van Zandt-Rains-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-
Johnson-Ellis-
Including the cities of Bowie, Wills Point, Cleburne, Granbury,
Ennis, Olney, Decatur, Heath, Jacksboro, Gainesville, Bridgeport,
Forney, Frisco, Sherman, Nocona, Glen Rose, Eastland, Denton, Plano,
Cisco, Cooper, Briar, Dallas, Canton, Gorman, Fort Worth, Waxahachie,
Denison, Sulphur Springs, Flower Mound, Dublin, Weatherford,
Commerce, Breckenridge, Edgewood, Greenville, Midlothian, Grand
Saline, Oak Trail Shores, Carrollton, Rockwall, Burleson, Bonham,
Van, Terrell, Allen, Arlington, Stephenville, Kaufman, East Tawakoni,
Ranger, McKinney, Graham, Emory, Mineral Wells, Paris, Point, and
Lewisville
1217 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with air temperatures up to 108
degrees.
* WHERE...North Texas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing
lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous
activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and
neighbors. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed vehicle,
even for a short time, as temperatures can quickly rise to
life-threatening levels.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To
reduce risk when outdoors, 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 911 ASAP if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of heat
stroke.
Extreme heat is dangerous, especially for those without reliable
shelter. Limit time outdoors during the hottest time of the day,
typically from 2 to 7 PM, rest in the shade when possible, and drink
plenty of water. Locate nearby cooling centers through local
resources or dial 2-1-1 in Texas.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
Issued by National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1132 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
OKZ007-008-012-013-018>020-024>032-039>043-045>048-050>052-191500-
/O.NEW.KOUN.XH.W.0013.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOUN.XH.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260819T0100Z/
Grant-Kay-Garfield-Noble-Kingfisher-Logan-Payne-Canadian-Oklahoma-
Lincoln-Grady-McClain-Cleveland-Pottawatomie-Seminole-Hughes-
Stephens-Garvin-Murray-Pontotoc-Coal-Jefferson-Carter-Johnston-Atoka-
Love-Marshall-Bryan-
Including the cities of Blackwell, Coalgate, Thackerville, Sulphur,
Norman, Perry, Stillwater, Wewoka, Wakita, Madill, Davenport,
Seminole, Wellston, Davis, Kingston, Stroud, Meeker, Marietta, Pauls
Valley, Lamont, Prague, Holdenville, Blanchard, Ardmore, Duncan,
Enid, Tishomingo, Atoka, Moore, Wetumka, El Reno, Yukon, Concho,
Ringling, Waurika, Mustang, Tuttle, Medford, Purcell, Ryan, Durant,
Oklahoma City, Guthrie, Ponca City, Chandler, Chickasha, Shawnee,
Kingfisher, Wynnewood, Ada, Okarche, Hennessey, Lindsay, Pond Creek,
and Newcastle
1132 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot
conditions with heat index values up to 110. For the second Extreme
Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up
to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, southeast, and
southern Oklahoma.
* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this
evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM
CDT Wednesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
246 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
OKZ003-TXZ004-005-008>010-014-015-018>020-317-190200-
/O.CON.KAMA.HT.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260819T0200Z/
Beaver-Ochiltree-Lipscomb-Hutchinson-Roberts-Hemphill-Gray-Wheeler-
Armstrong-Donley-Collingsworth-Palo Duro Canyon-
Including the cities of Briscoe, Wolf Creek Park, Glazier, Claude,
Wayside, Clarendon, Twitty, Lake Marvin, Washburn, Higgins, Shamrock,
Perryton, Booker, Pampa, Borger, Lutie, Dozier, Miami, Goodnight,
Canadian, Beaver, Wellington, Waka, Samnorwood, Follett, Farnsworth,
Codman, Wheeler, Kingsmill, Lela, Palo Duro Canyon State Park,
Forgan, and Lora
246 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Temperatures as high as 107 degrees.
* WHERE...Eastern portions of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles and
Palo Duro Canyon.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
Polston
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wichita KS
215 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
KSZ067-068-082-083-091>093-096-098>100-190100-
/O.CON.KICT.HT.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260819T0100Z/
Reno-Harvey-Kingman-Sedgwick-Harper-Sumner-Cowley-Neosho-Chautauqua-
Montgomery-Labette-
Including the cities of Haysville, Hutchinson, Park City, Parsons,
Derby, Chanute, Mulvane, Coffeyville, Attica, Newton, Valley Center,
Wellington, Winfield, Harper, Bel Aire, Independence, Anthony, Sedan,
Arkansas City, Kingman, and Cedar Vale
215 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kansas.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* 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.
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.
&&
$$
Lawson
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
119 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
KSZ065-078-079-087-190100-
/O.EXA.KDDC.HT.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260819T0100Z/
Pawnee-Ford-Edwards-Meade-
Including the cities of Lewis, Kinsley, Fowler, Plains City, Meade,
Dodge City, and Larned
119 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values 103 to 106.
* WHERE...Edwards, Pawnee, Ford, and Meade Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
119 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
KSZ066-080-081-088>090-190100-
/O.CON.KDDC.HT.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260819T0100Z/
Stafford-Kiowa-Pratt-Clark-Comanche-Barber-
Including the cities of Protection, Stafford, Pratt, Haviland,
Coldwater, Greensburg, Macksville, Lake Coldwater, St. John,
Minneola, Medicine Lodge, Kiowa, and Ashland
119 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.
* WHERE...Barber, Comanche, Kiowa, Pratt, Stafford, and Clark
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* 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.
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.
&&
$$
UMSCHEID
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
1238 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
TXZ049-054-098-099-113-114-127-128-200000-
/O.NEW.KSJT.HT.Y.0014.260819T1800Z-260820T0000Z/
/O.CON.KSJT.HT.Y.0013.260818T1800Z-260819T0000Z/
Fisher-Nolan-Haskell-Throckmorton-Jones-Shackelford-Taylor-Callahan-
Including the cities of Woodson, Funston, Irby, Dudley, Eula,
Haskell, Stith, Throckmorton, Anson, Stamford, Hamlin, Clyde, Roby,
Abilene, Tuxedo, Albany, Cross Plains, Baird, Truby, Rotan, and
Sweetwater
1238 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory this afternoon and again Wednesday
afternoon, high temperatures around 105 degrees expected. Heat
index values may also reach 105 at some locations.
* WHERE...Callahan, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Nolan, Shackelford,
Taylor, and Throckmorton Counties.
* WHEN...The Heat Advisory today is in effect from 1 PM until 7 PM.
The Heat Advisory for Wednesday is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT.
* 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.
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.
Stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings. Drink water more
than usual, and avoid dehydrating alcoholic, sugary, or caffeinated
drinks. Dress for the heat by wearing lightweight and light colored
clothing. Eat small meals and eat more often. Monitor those with a
higher vulnerability to heat, including small children. Check in on
family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly. If engaging
in outdoor activity, take longer and more frequent breaks and avoid
the hottest parts of the day.
&&
$$
19
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1217 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
TXZ141>143-156>158-174-190600-
/O.EXT.KFWD.HT.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-260820T0100Z/
Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Lampasas-Coryell-Bell-Milam-
Including the cities of Fort Hood, Gatesville, Hico, Rockdale,
Temple, Killeen, Cameron, Goldthwaite, Comanche, De Leon, Lampasas,
Hamilton, and Copperas Cove
1217 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 and air temperatures up to 103.
* WHERE...Bell, Comanche, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Mills, and
Milam Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk
for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working
or participating in outdoor activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing
lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous
activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and
neighbors. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed vehicle,
even for a short time, as temperatures can quickly rise to
life-threatening levels.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To
reduce risk when outdoors, 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 911 ASAP if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of heat
stroke.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1217 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
TXZ144-145-147-159>162-175-190600-
/O.EXT.KFWD.HT.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260820T0100Z/
Bosque-Hill-Freestone-McLennan-Falls-Limestone-Leon-Robertson-
Including the cities of Jewett, Centerville, Teague, Wortham,
Clifton, Normangee, Hillsboro, Meridian, Valley Mills, Fairfield,
Mexia, Marlin, Oakwood, Franklin, Buffalo, Waco, Calvert, Groesbeck,
and Hearne
1217 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 and air temperatures up to 104.
* WHERE...Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, McLennan, Leon,
and Robertson Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk
for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working
or participating in outdoor activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take extra precautions when outside by staying hydrated, wearing
lightweight and loose fitting clothing, and limiting strenuous
activities to the early morning or evening. Check up on relatives and
neighbors. Never leave young children or pets in an enclosed vehicle,
even for a short time, as temperatures can quickly rise to
life-threatening levels.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To
reduce risk when outdoors, the occupational safety and health
administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded
or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be
moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency!
Call 911 ASAP if you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of heat
stroke.
&&
$$
Barnes
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
Issued by National Weather Service Tulsa OK
1132 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
OKZ004>006-009>011-014>017-021>023-033>038-044-TXZ083>090-191500-
/O.NEW.KOUN.HT.Y.0039.260819T1600Z-260820T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOUN.HT.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260819T0100Z/
Harper-Woods-Alfalfa-Ellis-Woodward-Major-Roger Mills-Dewey-
Custer-Blaine-Beckham-Washita-Caddo-Harmon-Greer-Kiowa-Jackson-
Tillman-Comanche-Cotton-Hardeman-Foard-Wilbarger-Wichita-Knox-Baylor-
Archer-Clay-
Including the cities of Frederick, Watonga, Okeene, Seymour, Walters,
Cordell, Quanah, Hinton, Hobart, Arnett, Scotland, Lawton, Cherokee,
Helena, Knox City, Weatherford, Clinton, Granite, Holliday, Sayre,
Burns Flat, Laverne, Taloga, Sheppard AFB, Carmen, Lakeside City,
Anadarko, Vici, Fargo, Altus, Temple, Leedey, Snyder, Hollis,
Buffalo, Seiling, Sentinel, Fairview, Gage, Mangum, Munday, Crowell,
Geary, Archer City, Vernon, Alva, Shattuck, Woodward, Wichita Falls,
Henrietta, Elk City, Cheyenne, and Hammon
1132 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Oklahoma and
northern Texas.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
1036 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
TXZ024>026-031-032-037-038-042>044-190100-
/O.CON.KLUB.HT.Y.0019.260818T1800Z-260819T0100Z/
Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Motley-Cottle-Dickens-King-Garza-Kent-
Stonewall-
Including the cities of Guthrie, Lake Alan Henry, Dickens, Quitaque,
Matador, Silverton, Kirkland, Dumont, Old Glory, Turkey, Aspermont,
Memphis, Cee Vee, Paducah, Childress, Spur, Jayton, Roaring Springs,
and Post
1036 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Areas off the Caprock.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
30
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
409 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
KSZ032-033-047>053-067>072-082-083-091>096-098>100-191345-
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-
409 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
east central Kansas, south central Kansas and southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Heat indices between 100 and 106 degrees are expected early this
evening across much of south central Kansas. See latest Heat
Advisory for more details.
Thunderstorm chances are expected to increase this evening across
central Kansas, and persist through the night, mainly along and
northeast of a line extending from Great Bend to Newton to Chanute.
A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, capable of large
hail and damaging winds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
A few storms may linger into Wednesday morning, mainly across
central Kansas into the Flint Hills. Severe storms are not expected
with this activity. A few storms will also be possible Thursday
night across central Kansas. A few strong storms appear possible
with this activity.
Heat indices greater than 100 degrees are possible on Wednesday
afternoon along the Kansas and Oklahoma border. More widespread
heat indices greater than 100 degrees are expected again on
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday impacting much of south-central and
southeast Kansas.
.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 Pueblo CO
1118 AM MDT Tue Aug 18 2026
COZ058>089-093>099-191730-
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-
1118 AM MDT Tue Aug 18 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible by late this afternoon and
into the evening hours as a cold front moves down the plains late
today. Isolated heavy rain cannot be ruled out along the I-25
corridor and southern mountains this evening.
Temperatures this afternoon over parts of the plains will be around
100 degrees, especially from, Pueblo to the Kansas border.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
On Wednesday, localized heavy rain is expected to occur along
southern mountains and I-25 corridor. Flash flooding will be
possible across the Aspen Acres burn scar. A few marginally severe
storms will be possible on Wednesday over the southern mountains and
plains.
From Thursday into the weekend, it will become very warm again with
temperatures approaching 100F over parts of the plains and 80s in
the valleys. Showers and storms will be isolated over the plains,
scattered over the southern mountains and valleys and scattered to
numerous over the Continental Divide region.
Monsoon moisture will return to the region starting early next week,
bringing the threat of heavy rain to the area once again.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.
$$
GARBEROGLIO/34
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
304 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
TXZ021>044-190815-
Parmer-Castro-Swisher-Briscoe-Hall-Childress-Bailey-Lamb-Hale-Floyd-
Motley-Cottle-Cochran-Hockley-Lubbock-Crosby-Dickens-King-Yoakum-
Terry-Lynn-Garza-Kent-Stonewall-
304 AM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling
Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hot and very dry conditions will result in elevated fire
danger over much of the region today.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for areas off the Caprock from 1 PM to
8 PM, where high temperatures are forecast to be between 105 and 109
degrees.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Hot temperatures will continue through this week, with highs
expected to reach or exceed 105 degrees of the on Wednesday.
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