Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Hastings, NE
Issued by NWS Hastings, NE
502 FLUS43 KGID 181002 HWOGID Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Hastings NE 502 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087- 191015- 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- 502 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and portions of north central Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Another hot afternoon is anticipated across the region today as afternoon heat index values are expected to climb above 100 degrees, with heat index values potentially reaching 105 degrees or slightly higher across areas east of highway 281. Thunderstorm chances return to the local area this evening, with some severe storms possible between the hours of 6 PM and midnight. Hail to the size of quarters and 60 mph wind gusts will both be possible with the strongest storms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Heat index values will reach 100 degrees in spots again Tuesday afternoon. In addition, there will be low-end chances for spotty storms Tuesday into Tuesday night, with additional, intermittent and potentially more widespread chances arriving between Thursday night and Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any hail, wind gusts of 50 MPH or higher, or localized flooding. && More information may be obtained at the following web page: https://www.weather.gov/hastings $$ Rossi