This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
A few additional strong to severe storms will be possible overnight.
Potential threats include damaging winds and hail. Greatest threat
for severe weather is along the IL/IN border, significantly
decreasing further east.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Thunderstorms will remain possible at times through Saturday. A
threat for severe storms will exist each day through Saturday.
Additionally, heavy rainfall will be possible at times, which may
produce localized flash flooding as well as renewed flooding on area
rivers.
Non-thunderstorm wind gusts to 45 MPH will be possible again on
Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may be needed at times today, Friday, and Saturday.
&&
More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
959 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana,
southeast Indiana, northeast Kentucky, northern Kentucky, central
Ohio, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected Friday and Saturday. A few
storms may be capable of producing strong wind gusts.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
801 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Limited non thunderstorm wind risk.
Limited lightning risk.
DISCUSSION...
Gusty south to southwesterly winds will continue this evening
with wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph at times before decreasing
tonight.
A few showers and storms may develop and move across the region
mainly along and north of Interstate 44 this evening but are
expected to weaken and diminish in coverage through this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Southerly wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will occur again on Friday.
There is a slight risk for severe storms Friday evening and
night. A line of storms looks to move through during the evening
with the potential for damaging winds and brief tornadoes.
Cold temperatures could promote frost development Sunday and
Monday mornings if winds stay light.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
&&
More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket
This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf
$$
Hatch
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
746 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Additional thunderstorm chances (60 to 80 percent) return on
Friday. A few storms could be strong to severe, with the best
chance in far eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
804 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.
.DAY ONE...TONIGHT...
A strong cold front will sweep across the area in the early morning
hours. A sudden shift to northerly winds will be accompanied with
winds gusting to over 50 mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...
A Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch have been issued for
Friday afternoon for portions of the area. Winds up around 50 MPH
and dry conditions will cause fires to rapidly spread.
Locations near the Tri-State border may see brief gusts up to 60
MPH. High winds may topple high profile vehicles.Patchy blowing
dust is possible across the region and may reduce visibility to
under a mile and impact air quality.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
629 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana and
southwest Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Wind Advisory.
Additional rain and storms today will worsen any ongoing flooding.
Scattered strong to severe storms will be possible tonight between
5-11 PM EDT mainly along and north of US 24. Damaging winds are the
main threat but isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Additional rain and storms are possible Friday night into Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
629 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Michigan and
northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Additional rain and storms today will worsen any ongoing flooding.
Scattered strong to severe storms will be possible tonight between
5-11 PM EDT mainly along and north of US 24. Damaging winds are the
main threat but isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Additional rain and storms are possible Friday night into Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
629 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
INZ005-103-104-203-204-MIZ078-079-177-277-032230-
Elkhart-Northern La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Northern Berrien-
Southern Berrien-
629 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026 /529 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026/
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...
...TORNADO WATCH 90 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana and
southwest Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Tornado Watch.
Wind Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Additional rain and storms are possible Friday night into Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
629 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LMZ043-046-032230-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
629 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Gale Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
455 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-032200-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
455 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A Gale Warning is in effect through this evening for gusty
easterly winds becoming southerly.
A few strong to severe storms will be possible, mainly over the
southern two thirds of the lake.
Patchy dense fog.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday
Additional storm chances late Friday into early Saturday.
$$
www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
455 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This Evening into Tonight
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms, with some severe this
afternoon and evening. Tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail
are possible. Tornado Watch for much of southern WI until 8 PM.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday
Additional chances for strong thunderstorms late Friday into
early Saturday with primarily large hail as the main concern.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will be needed Tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
455 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LMZ643>646-032200-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
455 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect into the early evening.
A Small Craft Advisory continues for gusty south winds shifting
west late. High waves expected.
Thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into the evening and a
few may become strong to severe.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday
Winds and waves may reach Small Craft Advisory levels again Friday
night into Sunday.
Additional storm chances late Friday into early Saturday.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
444 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as
much of Eastern Oklahoma.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
THUNDERSTORMS WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Western Arkansas and far Eastern Oklahoma.
ONSET...Ongoing.
SIGNIFICANT WINDS.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
ONSET...Ongoing.
DISCUSSION...
Isolated thunderstorms are possible in far eastern Oklahoma and
western Arkansas. The greater potential for shower/thunderstorm
development is expected to be after sunset tonight with a risk of
cloud-to-ground lightning. South to southwest winds will continue
gusting 20 to 30 mph this evening.
SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Spotter Activation Not Expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...Thunderstorm...High Wind and Heavy Rain Potential.
SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...No Hazards.
WEDNESDAY...High Wind Potential.
EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
Thunderstorms are likely to develop Friday afternoon and evening
ahead of a cold front. Severe weather is possible, especially from
early to mid-evening. The primary risks will be hail to the size
of golf balls and wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. Heavy rainfall
will accompany those storms and lead to a potential for localized
flooding. After that, calmer and cooler weather will be in place
for the rest of the weekend and early next week.
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Recent heavy rains will lead to within bank rises on some area
rivers and streams. Minor flooding of low lying areas may also
occur.
Patchy fog will be possible overnight into early Friday morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
There is an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) of severe storms in
central and southern Iowa on Friday. Large hail, damaging wind
gusts, and tornadoes are all possible. Pockets of heavy rain could
also lead to ponding and flooding.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed on Friday.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
341 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-032045-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
341 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight
Snow and a wintry mix, including freezing rain, will continue
into tonight across the Northland. The wintry mix and freezing
rain will be most likely east of the I-35 corridor into northwest
Wisconsin. Precipitation ends from south to north late this
evening into tonight. Additional snow amounts through tonight will
range from 1 to 3 inches in northwest Wisconsin to 1 to 5 inches
in northeast Minnesota. Ice amounts from a light glaze to around
0.05 inches are possible in northwest Wisconsin, highest in
Price, Iron and Ashland counties. Strong wind gusts up to 30-40
mph near Lake Superior could lead to some blowing snow as well as
reduced visibility. Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm
Warnings are in effect.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
A second round of wet, heavy snow and mixed precipitation,
including freezing rain, is forecast for Friday afternoon through
Saturday night. The highest potential for at least one tenth of an
inch is from the I-35 corridor east into northwest Wisconsin.
Heavy, wet snow accumulations will be highest in north-central
Minnesota and along the North Shore. Travel impacts are likely
with this system leading into the Easter weekend. A Winter Storm
Watch has been issued.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
For the month of April we are actively recruiting for CoCoRaHS,
the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow network. If you
would like to volunteer to become a regular reporter of rain hail
and snow, please visit https://www.cocorahs.org for more
information.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
341 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LSZ121-140>148-150-032045-
Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
341 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight
Strong northeast winds continue into tonight with gale force
gusts for much of western Lake Superior. Gale Warnings remain in
effect into tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
After a brief lull in winds early Friday, additional
northeasterly gale force gusts are likely to return for Friday
evening into Saturday morning.
$$
BJH
More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service St Louis MO
323 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-079-095>102-MOZ018-019-026-027-
034>036-041-042-047>052-059>065-072>075-084-085-099-032030-
Greene IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Bond IL-Fayette IL-Clinton IL-
Marion IL-Washington IL-Randolph IL-Adams IL-Brown IL-Pike IL-
Calhoun IL-Jersey IL-Madison IL-Saint Clair IL-Monroe IL-Knox MO-
Lewis MO-Shelby MO-Marion MO-Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-Boone MO-
Audrain MO-Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Callaway MO-Montgomery MO-
Lincoln MO-Gasconade MO-Warren MO-Saint Charles MO-Franklin MO-
Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-Jefferson MO-Crawford MO-
Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Iron MO-
Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
323 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern and
central Missouri as well as west central and southwest Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
There is the potential for severe weather in northeast Missouri and
west central Illinois this afternoon through early evening. All
hazards are possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
There is a chance of severe thunderstorms Friday evening. Damaging
winds and tornadoes will be possible.
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms early on Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Peine
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
305 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois and west
central Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected through the first half of the
evening, with the highest threat of severe weather near and west of
the Illinois River. Damaging winds, potentially as high as 75 mph,
will be the primary threat, though large hail and a few tornadoes are
also possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Another round of severe storms is forecast Friday night into the
overnight hours, with all hazards possible.
Minor flooding may develop along portions of the Illinois River
early next week, mainly from Havana to Beardstown.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed until 9 pm.
Expected storm motion is toward the northeast, around 50 mph.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
305 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Illinois and
southeast Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Periods of thunderstorms are expected through the evening, lingering
past midnight south of I-70. Some of the storms will be severe.
Damaging winds, potentially as high as 60 to 70 mph, will be the
primary threat, though there is also a low threat of tornadoes.
Outside of the storms, strong south winds with gusts 40 to 50 mph
will continue into early evening. This could cause difficult driving
conditions for high profile vehicles, especially on east west
oriented roadways.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop again by late afternoon Friday,
and continue into the first part of Saturday. Some of the storms may
be strong after midnight Friday night.
Minor flooding is possible along the Wabash River, beginning this
weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed through this evening.
Expected storm motion is toward the northeast, around 50 mph.
$$
Geelhart
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
250 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms may lead to locally
gusty winds and sporadic lightning across portions of western and
northwest Nebraska this evening and tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Light snow is possible across the Pine Ridge in northern Sheridan
County and portions of far northern Nebraska Friday night. Any
accumulations are expected to remain one inch or less, with the
highest amounts along the Pine Ridge.
Elevated fire weather conditions are possible Friday and Saturday
across southwest Nebraska as gusty winds combine with low humidity.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
249 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 3 of 5 Tornado Risk.
Level 3 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk...up to 70 mph.
Level 2 of 5 Large Hail Risk...up to quarter size.
Limited Flooding Risk.
Elevated Non Thunderstorm Wind Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and continue
into this evening. Some of these thunderstorms may be severe.
Damaging winds in excess of 70 mph and possible tornadoes will be
the primary severe threats. The greatest threat of tornadoes will
be across northwest Illinois, along and west of the Fox Valley.
Locally heavy rainfall will accompany these thunderstorms, and
this may result in some instances of flooding, particularly in low
lying areas.
Gusty southerly winds up to 45 to 50 mph are expected outside of
thunderstorms through early this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Friday...
Limited Flooding Risk.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Saturday...
Limited Flooding Risk.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Additional waves of showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday
afternoon into Saturday morning. A few storms may be severe.
Localized river flooding will be possible as recent heavy rains
result in continued river rises.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters will likely be needed through this evening.
GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:
Moving toward the northeast at 45 to 55 mph.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
249 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LMZ740>745-032000-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
249 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Gale force winds and very hazardous waves.
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Thunderstorm Waterspout Risk
Level 2 of 5 Thunderstorm Wind Gust Risk...up to 55 knots.
Level 1 of 5 Hail Risk...up to quarter size.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Friday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Saturday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Sunday through Wednesday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
$$
Visit us at www.weather.gov/chicago
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
247 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT
An Enhanced risk, or level 3 of 5 risk for severe weather covers
much of the Outlook area. The risk of severe storms will be
between 2 and 8 pm this evening. Damaging winds and tornadoes are
the primary hazards.
Storms will be moving very fast, which will result in
significantly less time to act. For this reason, it is important
to plan now where you will shelter in the event severe weather
strikes, and make sure you stay weather aware.
A Wind Advisory is also in effect this afternoon for areas mainly
south of a line from Mount Carroll, Illinois to Washington, Iowa
where southerly winds will gust to around 45 mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
A Slight to Enhanced risk, or Level 2 and 3 out of 5 risk for
severe weather covers much of the Outlook area on Friday. The risk
for severe storms is primarily Friday evening into the early
overnight hours of Saturday morning. Large hail, damaging winds
and tornadoes are all possible. Storms will also bring periods of
heavy rain and the potential for localized flooding.
Below freezing temperatures will be possible early next week that
may cause damage to sensitive vegetation.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will be needed this afternoon into early evening,
and again Friday evening.
$$
GROSS
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
142 PM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-031200-
Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County-
Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
142 PM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and
southeast Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...TONIGHT AND FRIDAY
Cooler, wetter weather will continue through Friday as widespread
precipitation chances continue. A strong cold front moves through
tonight into the early morning hours Friday, resulting in high winds
across portions of southeast Wyoming.
Various High Wind Warnings continue for Arlington, Bordeaux, the I-
80 Summit and foothills and for Central Laramie County including
Cheyenne, starting this evening.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Snowy and Sierra Madre
Ranges through Friday afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Warmer, drier weather returns this weekend, with fire concerns
increasing for the start of the week.
.Spotter information statement...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Rubin
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
241 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LMZ521-522-541>543-031945-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
241 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Gusty east winds and high waves will create hazardous conditions
for small craft on the lake and bay.
There is potential for thunderstorms this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday
Hazardous boating conditions are expected on the Bay and lake
through Friday morning. Small Craft Advisories are in effect.
There is potential for thunderstorms Friday night into Saturday.
Hazardous conditions to small craft are also expected at times
from Friday night through Sunday.
$$
JLA
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
241 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Additional ice accumulations up to 0.20 inch are expected into
this evening over northern Wisconsin. The main impacts from the
ice will be tree damage and power outages. Some icy roads may
occur, which will impact the evening commute across northern
Wisconsin.
Thunderstorms, some possibly strong to severe, are possible this
evening from 7 pm to midnight, impacting the southern Fox Valley
to the lakeshore. If strong storms develop, damaging winds and
heavy downpours will be the main hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday
A system will bring a wintry mix to northern Wisconsin Friday
night into Saturday. Significant ice accumulations are possible
over north-central WI. Thunderstorms will also be possible with
this system. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for this system
across northern Wisconsin.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are requested to report snow, sleet, and freezing rain
accumulations to the National Weather Service in Green Bay.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
316 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-031930-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
316 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Wintry precipitation will continue across north-central/northeast
lower and eastern upper Michigan this afternoon. Slowly warming
temperatures later afternoon and evening will turn lingering
precipitation to mostly rain. However, continued icing is expected
until temperatures warm with scattered power outages and tree
damage expected. See the ongoing Winter Weather Advisories and
Ice Storm Warning for additional information.
There is a chance for severe thunderstorms this evening and tonight
in northern lower Michigan. Damaging wind gusts are the main
threat, though large hail, and very heavy rain are all possible.
Non zero tornado chances.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Wintry precipitation is possible for parts of northern lower MI
and eastern upper on Saturday, and could result in light to
moderate accumulations of ice.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated through this evening.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
316 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-031930-
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
316 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Gale force winds are expected across parts of northern Lake Huron
and northern Lake Michigan this afternoon and tonight.
Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible tonight on Lake
Michigan and Lake Huron. Damaging winds and large hail will be
possible with any severe storms.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated through this evening.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
314 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LSZ162-240>251-263>267-031915-
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
314 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026 /214 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake
Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Gales of 35 to 40 kts diminish overnight. See the latest Marine
Discussion, Marine Weather Message, and Open Lake Forecast for
additional details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
There is over a 40% chance for northeast to easterly gales over
Lake Superior on Friday night into Saturday morning. There is
also over a 50% chance for gales over Lake Superior Saturday night
into Sunday morning. See the latest Marine Discussion and Open
Lake Forecast for additional details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
314 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LMZ221-248-250-031915-
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
314 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Northern Lake
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
East gales up to 35 knots diminish tonight. See the latest
Nearshore Zone Forecast and Marine Weather Message for additional
details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
There is up to a 20% chance for east gales up to 35 knots late
Friday night into Saturday morning. See the latest Nearshore Zone
Forecast for additional details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
$$
BW
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
314 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Ongoing winter storm continues to bring wintry mixed precipitation
to much of the UP through Friday morning. A changeover to rain is expected
tonight across the far south and eastern UP. Sleet and freezing rain
persist in the west half before precipitation diminishes from
south to north altogether overnight. For more information, see
the latest Winter Weather Message and Area Forecast Discussion.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Another winter storm is expected to bring mainly freezing rain to
the UP Friday night into early Saturday morning. There is a 50-70
percent chance of significant ice accumulations exceeding a
quarter inch in the central and western UP away from the immediate
lakeshores, with amounts of a tenth to a quarter inch expected
elsewhere. Very difficult travel conditions are possible, with
increasing likelihood of tree damage and power outages where the
heaviest icing occurs.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to submit snowfall and ice reports to the
National Weather Service via phone, on our website, or through
social media.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
308 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Critical fire weather conditions for this afternoon and evening in
the western panhandles, wildfire can spread rapidly so practice
fire prevention.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Low chance for severe weather in the southeastern panhandles
Friday afternoon and evening. The primary hazards are damaging
winds and large hail. Tornados cannot be ruled out.
Elevated to critical fire weather conditions may occur in the
southwestern TX panhandles Friday afternoon depending if the cold
front stall there or not.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
$$
98
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
231 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-031845-
Upper Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Ripley to Dunkirk-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Dunkirk to Buffalo-
Lower Niagara River-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario nearshore waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence
River-
Lake Ontario open waters from the Niagara River to Hamlin Beach-
Lake Ontario open waters from Hamlin Beach to Sodus Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Sodus Bay to Mexico Bay-
Lake Ontario open waters from Mexico Bay to the Saint Lawrence River-
Saint Lawrence River from Cape Vincent to Ogdensburg-
Saint Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Saint Regis-
231 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of Lake
Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Saint Lawrence River.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A strong cold front is expected to cross the region Saturday night
and early Sunday, and is expected to generate fairly widespread
showers and scattered thunderstorms...some of which could produce
locally gusty winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
JJR
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
231 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A strong cold front is expected to cross the region Saturday night
and early Sunday, and is expected to generate fairly widespread
showers and scattered thunderstorms...some of which could produce
locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
231 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Southwesterly wind gusts to 40 to 45 mph are likely on Friday.
A strong cold front is expected to cross the region Saturday night
and early Sunday, and is expected to generate fairly widespread
showers and scattered thunderstorms...some of which could produce
locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
231 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Southerly winds will gust to 40 to 45 mph along the Lake Erie
shoreline tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Additional south to southwesterly wind gusts to 40 to 45 mph are
likely on Friday.
A strong cold front is expected to cross the region Saturday night
and early Sunday, and is expected to generate fairly widespread
showers and scattered thunderstorms...some of which could produce
locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
126 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
A Wind Advisory is in effect for much of the region from late
this morning through sunset. South winds gusting in excess of 40
mph are expected.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight.
The primary focus will be over southeast Missouri and southern
Illinois late this afternoon and this evening. A few severe storms
with tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail are possible in
those areas.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
A chance of thunderstorms is forecast for the entire region Friday
and Friday night. A severe storm cannot be completely ruled out to
the northwest of the Ohio River. Large hail and damaging winds
would be the primary concerns.
A band of showers and thunderstorms will develop across southeast
Missouri and southern Illinois late Friday night and then move
southeast across the rest of the Quad State Saturday. 1-2" of
rainfall will be possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed over southeast Missouri and
southern Illinois this afternoon and evening.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
225 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EDT FRIDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Vermont, northeast
Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1143 AM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
WYZ001>020-022>030-031300-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
1143 AM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
...Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories in effect for
western Wyoming through Friday afternoon...
...Winter Storm Warning in effect for the Bighorn Mountains and
northern Johnson County from this evening through Friday
afternoon...
...Winter Weather Advisories in effect for the eastern Big Horn
Basin, southeast Johnson County, and much of Natrona County from late
this evening through Friday afternoon.
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Moderate to heavy snowfall will be seen across most of the mountains.
Winter travel conditions are expected over passes. Lighter snow is
expected across western valleys today, moving to lower elevations
east of the Continental Divide tonight.
Rain will quickly change over to snow across some of the lower
elevations of northern WY tonight, and be accompanied by gusty
north-northwest wind. Moderate snowfall is expected in the eastern
parts of the Big Horn Basin tonight into Friday morning, as well as
across northern Johnson County from around midnight to sunrise.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Friday...Mountain snow continues, with light snow also across lower
elevations at times, especially in the areas around the Bighorn
Mountains and into Natrona County. Winter travel conditions are
possible along mountain passes, as well as the I-90 Corridor in
northern Johnson County.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions.
$$
McDonald
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1256 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029-
031-073>078-WVZ001>004-012-021-509>514-031700-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Mercer-Venango-Forest-
Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-
Fayette-Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-
Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
1256 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, western
Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Showers and thunderstorms along a meandering surface boundary may
produce a low end severe weather and flooding risk on Friday and
Saturday. A Marginal Risk (1/5) for severe weather encompasses most
of the area both days, and locally heavy rainfall is possible north
of Pittsburgh on Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
MLB
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1048 AM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
SDZ001-002-012>014-024-025-078-WYZ056-057-060-031300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Southern Perkins-
Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-Northeastern Crook-
1048 AM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Fog will diminish late morning into the early afternoon. Rain
develops later this afternoon, transitioning to snow late tonight
into Friday. Please see the latest WSWUNR for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Snow will persist through Saturday morning before tapering off.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today.
&&
Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1118 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Thunderstorms are likely and some severe thunderstorms are
possible this afternoon into tonight. The greatest chance for
severe weather will be roughly between 4 PM and midnight. Damaging
winds will be the main threat, and a tornado could also develop.
Locally heavy rain today and tonight may lead to short term
flooding in low spots and urban areas.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Additional thunderstorms are expected Friday night into Saturday.
Locally heavy rain with flooding is possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is possible this evening.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1118 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LMZ844>849-030945-
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
1118 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Conditions hazardous to smaller craft are expected both today and
tonight. A few wind gusts may reach gale force tonight.
Thunderstorms are expected over Lake Michigan both today and
tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Conditions will remain hazardous for smaller craft on Friday.
Thunderstorms over Lake Michigan will be possible again Friday
night into Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is possible this evening.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
600 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-031245-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Western Walsh-
600 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...TOday and Tonight
Active winter headlines are ongoing. See latest watches, warnings,
and advisories for more details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Active winter headlines are ongoing. See latest watches, warnings,
and advisories for more details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Reports of snow, ice, visibility, and poor road conditions will
be appreciated.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
412 AM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-031200-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
412 AM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A few showers and thunderstorms will be possible as the next system
moves through later today. Some accumulating snow is also possible
for the northern mountains, Flat Tops and central mountains tonight.
Wind advisories remain in effect for most valley locations as gusts
up to 45 mph are expected this afternoon. Finally, freeze watches
remain in effect Thursday night into Friday as colder temperatures
are expected to move in.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Generally quite weather is expected though a few mountain showers
will be possible midweek.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
0508 AM CDT Thu Apr 02 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Through tonight.
Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Showers and storms continue into this morning, with locally
moderate to heavy rainfall possible.
- A few isolated storms may be possible this afternoon along the
passing cold front, with a conditional low end risk for a
strong storm or two.
- Very windy conditions are expected later this morning into
this afternoon, with southwesterly winds gusting up to 35 to
40 mph.
- Severe thunderstorms will be possible Friday afternoon into
Friday evening, with all severe hazards possible.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
400 AM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
COZ030>051-031000-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
400 AM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Areas of fog early this morning from north Denver and northward
will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times, before
burning off mid morning. Snow returns to the northern mountains
this afternoon and continues through tonight. Snowfall amounts of
3 to 7 inches are expected with slightly higher amounts possible
in the Rabbit Ears Pass area. A cold front will bring windy
conditions overnight to the foothills and I-25 corridor with gusts
up to 50 mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Widespread windy conditions, with gusts up to 55 mph in and near
the foothills, are expected on Friday. Across the plains, gusts up
to 45 mph will be possible. This will lead to elevated to locally
critical fire weather conditions.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight. |
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
415 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ038>040-055-056-030915-
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Lake-Moody-
415 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Minnesota and east
central South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A late-winter system continues to move through the region this
morning bringing periods of rain, wet snowfall, and wintry mix.
Snowfall totals will be light, from a trace to a half an inch of wet
snow along and north of Highway 14.
Rainfall amounts will vary between 0.25"-0.50". In addition, a
combination of sleet and freezing rain will lead to icing
accumulations between 0.10" to 0.20" of an inch through late morning
mainly across east-central SD and southwestern MN.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A second strong system will bring additional periods of rain,
accumulating snowfall, and wintry mix to the region from Friday into
Saturday.
While a couple inches of snow will be possible north of a Chamberlain
to Madison to Marshall, MN line; the main concern continues to be in
the potential for widespread icing north of I-90. Make sure to follow
your local forecast for updates.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
415 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ089-090-098-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-
052>054-057>071-030915-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Union-
415 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A late-winter system continues to move through the region this
morning bringing periods of rain, wet snowfall, and wintry mix.
Periods of light to moderate rain are expected this morning with
additional accumulations of a 0.50" to 0.75" expected with the
potential for upwards of an inch east of Highway-75
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A second strong system will bring additional periods of rain,
accumulating snowfall, and wintry mix to the region from Friday into
Saturday.
While a couple inches of snow will be possible north of a Chamberlain
to Madison to Marshall, MN line; the main concern continues to be in
the potential for widespread icing north of I-90. Make sure to follow
your local forecast for updates.
Could see a few isolated thunderstorms develop across northwestern IA
by Friday morning. A few stronger cells will be capable of producing
up to dime sized hail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
502 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio, northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Area rivers continue to run high today, with some remaining above
flood stage. See active Flood Warnings for more specific details.
There is a chance for scattered thunderstorms late this afternoon and
this evening across Northeast OH and Northwest PA. There is a low
risk for isolated gusty winds or hail if these storms develop.
Thunderstorms ahead of a cold front will move into Northwest Ohio
this evening and tonight while weakening. There is a Marginal Risk
(level 1 of 5) for severe weather along and west of the I-75
corridor, with damaging winds the main concern.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are again likely Friday afternoon
through Friday night as a front stalls across the area. Locally heavy
rain may accompany some storms, along with a Marginal Risk (level 1
of 5) for damaging winds and hail. Storms Friday afternoon and night
will be most favored along and south of the stalled front.
A strong cold front will sweep through late Saturday and Saturday
night, with another round of showers and thunderstorms expected. Some
of these thunderstorms may produce locally damaging winds, with a
Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather again in place.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please relay
any information about observed severe weather to the NWS.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
502 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LEZ061-142>149-162>169-030915-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
502 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Thunderstorms will approach Lake Erie from the west tonight. Any
storms that reach the lake may be accompanied by strong winds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A strong cold front will sweep through late Saturday and Saturday
night, with another round of showers and thunderstorms expected. Some
of these thunderstorms may produce locally strong winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
315 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-015>023-033>037-045-048-051-030815-
Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-
Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
315 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026 /215 AM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota,
central South Dakota, north central South Dakota and northeast
South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Fog is possible through the morning as snow continues mainly along
and east of the Missouri River. Snow will diminish southwest to
northeast across the region later on this morning through late this
afternoon. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches expected
mainly over the James Valley and eastward through west central MN.
Light icing, up to a tenth of an inch, remains possible over portions
of east central SD.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Increasing confidence on a more potent system affecting the region
Friday and Saturday. Snow amounts in excess of 6 inches is possible
over the northern portions of SD. Confidence is also increasing on the
freezing rain potential where icing amounts between a tenth to
potentially a quarter of an inch is possible, with the highest
amounts over portions of central through east central SD.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
355 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-030800-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM
off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
355 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Small Craft Advisories are in effect through tonight around the Thumb
and Saginaw Bay. See latest marine forecast for more information.
A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this evening. Storm
motion east-northeast at 40kts. Wind gusts in excess of 34kts are
the primary hazard.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Small Craft Advisories are in effect through Friday afternoon around
the Thumb and Saginaw Bay. See latest marine forecast for more information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
KDK
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
355 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-030800-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
355 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A couple strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this evening.
Best chances are west of US-23 with gradually lessening potential
further east they go. Storm motion east-northeast at 50mph.
Damaging wind gusts would be the primary hazard including a chance
for a few gusts to be near 70mph. Low chance for an isolated tornado
west of US-23 on the lead edge of storms before environment becomes
unfavorable.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Thunderstorms are likely Saturday evening as another low drags a cold
front across the state.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
106 AM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
COZ058>089-093>099-030715-
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-
106 AM MDT Thu Apr 2 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
High fire danger is expected across all of our eastern plains
along and east of I-25 today. Please avoid activities that could
start a wildfire!
Snow chances return to the central mountains later this evening,
with blowing snow and poor visibility through the overnight and
early morning hours of Friday. Degraded travel conditions in 50
mph winds and blowing snow will be possible, especially over
mountain passes!
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Critical fire weather conditions are possible again on Friday,
mainly for the San Luis Valley and for portions of the I-25
corridor. Please use caution and avoid activities that could start
a wildfire!
Off and on rain and snow chances are possible Sunday night through
Wednesday, though accumulations with each passing system look to
be light at this time. Increased chances for rain and snow arrive
possibly through the second half of the week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.
$$
EHR/EHR
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1200 AM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026
