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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
410 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

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410 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest
Iowa...west central Iowa...east central Nebraska...northeast
Nebraska and southeast Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Windy today with gusts of 45 to 60 mph out of the west to
northwest. Damage to trees and power lines is possible, along
with reduced visibility due to blowing dust.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms are possible from Sunday through
Wednesday. There is currently at least a 15% chance of severe
weather each day Sunday through Tuesday, especially in portions of
southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Damaging winds, hail,
flooding, and tornadoes are all possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight, but reports
of damaging wind are appreciated.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
240 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

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240 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Iowa,
west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska,
central South Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central
South Dakota, and southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Westerly winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph will gradually diminish
this evening, but remain gusty overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Frost will be possible late Saturday night into Sunday morning,
with the better chances north of Interstate 90.

A few thunderstorms on Sunday night could produce isolated severe
storms, with the better chances near the Missouri River into
northwest Iowa. The main threat would be hail to the size of
quarters.

Rain and scattered thunderstorms are expected Monday into Tuesday
with some locally heavy rainfall possible. A few locations could
see one to three inches of rain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
814 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

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814 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

A Wind Advisory is in effect today. Please refer to the National
Weather Service website at weather.gov/desmoines for further
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Thunderstorms return to the forecast Sunday night and into early
next week with the risk for severe weather determined in the
coming days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Hastings NE
726 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

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726 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and
portions of north central Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Strong north winds are expected today. Gusts up to 60 MPH are
possible near and north of Nebraska Highway 92, and a High Wind
Warning is in effect for this area.

Farther south, gusts between 40 and 55 MPH are expected. These
winds, combined with humidity below 25 percent, will lead to near-
critical fire weather conditions this afternoon, mainly south of
Highway 6.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Severe thunderstorms are possible for most of the area late Sunday
afternoon through the evening, and at least parts of the area
have a chance to see severe storms again on Monday. Details on
exact timing, location, and hazards remain somewhat uncertain.

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More information may be obtained at the following web page:
   https://www.weather.gov/hastings

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
522 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

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522 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

 Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible in central Missouri
 Friday.

 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

 Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms are forecast Sunday
 through Tuesday.

 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
408 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

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408 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025 /308 AM MDT Fri May 16 2025/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Very strong northwest winds are expected by late morning lasting into
the evening with gusts up to 60 mph. A High Wind Warning is now in
effect for portions of north central Nebraska from 10 am to 8 pm CT.


.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Thunderstorms are possible Saturday night through Tuesday night. At
this time, the greatest threat for severe storms is on Sunday where
there is a slight risk (level 2 of 5). All hazards are possible with
these storms with the greatest threat generally south of Highway 2.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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