Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
306 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
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306 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Through Tonight.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible late tonight. Severe weather
not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Thunderstorms are possible most days. Damaging wind gusts will be
possible on Saturday. Flash flooding is possible Saturday through
Monday. Lightning is a threat with any thunderstorm.
Heat indices over 100 degrees may become common next Tuesday
afternoon.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated, but spotters are encouraged to
report any strong winds or heavy rain into tonight.
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More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
753 PM CDT Fri Jul 18 2025
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753 PM CDT Fri Jul 18 2025 /853 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Illinois, southwest
Indiana, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected through late tonight.
All storms will be capable of producing brief torrential rainfall
and lightning. Localized flash flooding is possible. A brief strong
storm with gusty winds cannot be ruled out.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday.
All storms will be capable of producing brief torrential rainfall
and lightning. Localized flash flooding is possible.
A dangerous prolonged heatwave will build this weekend and
continue through most of next week. Daily heat indices of 105 to
115 are expected, potentially exceeding 120 by the middle of the
week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
447 PM CDT Fri Jul 18 2025
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447 PM CDT Fri Jul 18 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois and west central Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
A few thunderstorms are possible after midnight tonight, although
the probability for severe weather is low.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
There will be periods of thunderstorms Saturday through Tuesday.
Some of the storms could be severe Saturday morning and afternoon,
as well as Sunday afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rain will be
possible at times, especially on Sunday.
Oppressive heat will build across the region starting Tuesday
afternoon, and will persist through Thursday, and possibly into next
Friday. Heat indices are expected to peak in the 105 to 115 degree
range.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
447 PM CDT Fri Jul 18 2025
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447 PM CDT Fri Jul 18 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Illinois and
southeast Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible tonight, mainly after midnight.
The probability for severe weather is low.
Minor flooding is expected to develop along the Little Wabash River
near Clay City around midnight tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
There will be periods of thunderstorms Saturday through Tuesday.
A few of the storms on Saturday and Sunday may be strong to locally
severe. Locally heavy rain will be possible at times, especially on
Sunday.
The flooding on the Little Wabash River is expected to subside
during Saturday night, though heavy rain may push it back into flood
early next week.
Oppressive heat will build across the region starting Tuesday
afternoon, and will persist through next Friday. Heat indices are
expected to peak in the 105 to 115 degree range.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
313 PM CDT Fri Jul 18 2025
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313 PM CDT Fri Jul 18 2025 /413 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk Late Tonight.
DISCUSSION...
A line of decaying thunderstorms may bring gusty winds to
northern Illinois west of the Chicago metro toward sunrise
Saturday morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Saturday...
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Elevated Flooding Risk.
Sunday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk south of I-80.
Elevated Flooding Risk south of Dixon to Watseka line.
Monday...
Limited Flooding Risk.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Tuesday...
Limited Flooding Risk.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Limited Excessive Heat Risk.
Wednesday and Thursday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Elevated Excessive Heat Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Several rounds of thunderstorms may occur through early next
week with strong to severe thunderstorms possible along with
torrential rain and localized flash flooding. The greatest
chances will remain south of I-80.
Dangerous heat and humidity is possible the middle of next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.
GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:
Moving toward the southeast at 30 mph.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
346 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
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346 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025 /246 PM CDT Fri Jul 18 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana
and central Kentucky.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected through this evening,
mainly in south-central Kentucky. Some of the storms could be strong
with gusty winds, torrential rainfall and intense cloud to ground
lightning. The heavy rainfall expected with these storms could lead
to isolated flash flooding.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Rounds of thunderstorms will be possible Saturday through Tuesday.
Thunderstorms will be capable of producing torrential rainfall, gusty
winds, and lightning. Heavy rainfall rates may lead to localized
flash flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:
Storms will move east at 15 to 20 mph.
Any users of this storm motion must be aware that thunderstorm activity
can be erratic and constantly evolving. Please use this with caution
and be prepared for changing conditions.
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More information, along with other weather, hydrological and
climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
240 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
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240 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana,
southeast Indiana, central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central
Ohio.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Severe weather is possible on Saturday with damaging winds the
primary threat.
Several rounds of showers and storms are expected this weekend.
These repeated episodes of heavy rain may lead to flash flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
240 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
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240 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Indiana, northeast
Kentucky, northern Kentucky, south central Ohio and southwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Isolated severe weather will be possible on Saturday with damaging
winds the primary threat. Several rounds of showers and storms are
expected this weekend. These repeated episodes of heavy rain may lead
to flash flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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