This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...
Isolated gusts up around 60 MPH from the northwest are forecast
today. High profile vehicles may be toppled in these strong winds.
Blowing dust may also reduce visibility to less than a mile near open
fields, causing hazardous driving conditions and poor air quality.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the entire Tri-State area. Dry
and breezy conditions will all fires to rapidly spread out of
control.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Active weather across portions of the Tri-State Area is anticipated.
Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
804 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
RISK...Elevated.
AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
ONSET...After 4 PM.
FLASH FLOOD.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
ONSET...This Evening.
HEAVY RAIN.
RISK...Elevated.
AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
ONSET...Late Afternoon.
SIGNIFICANT WINDS.
RISK...Limited.
AREA...Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
ONSET...Ongoing.
DISCUSSION...
Gusty south winds will prevail again today, with some gusts
exceeding 30 miles an hour at times. Thunderstorms are expected to
develop by late this afternoon along and ahead of a cold front
that will enter northeast Oklahoma by sunset and push southeast
across the area this evening and overnight. Other scattered storms
may develop from southeast Oklahoma into northwest Arkansas late
this afternoon and evening. During the evening hours, storms will
congeal into one or more lines of storms and will progress east
across the area. A few severe storms will likely occur, with large
hail and damaging winds being the main severe weather threats
initially, with damaging winds becoming the main threat by mid
evening. An isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out,
especially early this evening. Locally heavy rainfall will be
likely as well, which may lead to some localized flooding issues.
SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT...
Activation of the Regional Spotter Network Likely.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
SATURDAY...High Wind Potential.
SUNDAY through TUESDAY...No Hazards.
WEDNESDAY...High Wind Potential.
THURSDAY...Thunderstorm Potential...High Wind Potential.
EXTENDED DISCUSSION...
Any lingering showers and storms will be ending Saturday morning,
with quiet weather then expected through the middle of next week.
Shower and thunderstorm chances look to return towards the end of
next week.
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
656 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
NDZ018>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-041200-
Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-
Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
656 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 /556 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central
North Dakota, southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect. See weather.gov/bis for
details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through Saturday morning and
early afternoon. See weather.gov/bis for details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
656 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
NDZ005-010>013-017-041200-
Rolette-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-
656 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 /556 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota and northwest North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect this afternoon through
Saturday morning. See weather.gov/bis for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through Saturday morning.
See weather.gov/bis for details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
550 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026
COZ030>051-041200-
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-
550 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Widespread windy conditions, with gusts up to 55 mph in and near
the foothills, are expected today. Across the plains, gusts up to
45 mph will be possible. This will lead to elevated to critical
fire weather conditions across the lower elevations. Winds should
diminish this afternoon into the overnight hours.
Across the mountains, a few snow showers will linger through the
day today, with light accumulations possible across the Park
Range.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A gradual warming trend is expected this weekend into next week.
Temperatures should warm from the low 60s on Saturday to the
upper 60s to low 70s by early next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
650 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-041200-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
650 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms from late afternoon through late tonight.
A few stronger storms may produce large hail. The recent rain and
additional rain tonight may cause localized flooding through
Saturday morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed for hail reports Friday night-
Saturday.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
650 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
LMZ643>646-041200-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
650 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Small Craft Advisory will be needed tonight for easterly winds
and building waves.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected overnight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Winds and waves may reach Small Craft Advisory levels again
Saturday into Sunday.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
650 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-041200-
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-
650 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms are expected overnight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Easterly winds may approach gale force over far northern Lake
Michigan early Saturday morning.
$$
MRC
www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
626 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ038>040-052>058-041130-
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-
626 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Minnesota, central
South Dakota, east central South Dakota and south central South
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
The main concern through today continues to be the potential for
widespread icing north of I-90. Total ice accumulation between
a trace to 0.20" is possible, with the highest amounts along and
north of Highway 14.
The freezing rain transitions to a wintry mix and eventually snow
from west to east through the afternoon and tonight. This area may
also see light snowfall totals from 1 to 3 inches, with highest
amounts northwest of a Chamberlain to Brookings line.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Scattered snow showers may linger into Saturday morning. Combined
with northwest winds gusting up to 35 mph, brief visibility drops or
rapidly changing visibility is possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
626 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, south central South
Dakota and southeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Areas of rain or freezing rain early today should transition to all
rain by late morning as temperatures warm. A glaze of ice will be
possible through the morning commute, more likely on bridges and
other elevated surfaces.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible this morning as
well. A few stronger storms in northwest Iowa could produce hail,
perhaps as large as quarter size.
Precipitation will mix with or change to light snow at times in
south central South Dakota today, with a transition to light snow
elsewhere tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Scattered light snow or rain showers will linger into Saturday
morning, but little if any snow accumulation is expected.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
547 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
ILZ054>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-041100-
Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
547 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois and southeast Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Periods of thunderstorms are expected through tonight. Some of these
storms may be strong to severe, especially during the afternoon and
again late tonight. Damaging wind gusts over 60 mph and large hail
over 1 inch diameter are possible with the strongest storms. Locally
heavy rainfall could also produce areas of flooding in urban and poor
drainage areas as well as near rivers.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A few thunderstorms may continue into Saturday morning.
Minor flooding is expected along the Wabash River and may develop
along the Little Wabash River this weekend, continuing into next
week.
Freezing temperatures are possible Monday night, and may cause damage
to newly emerged tender vegetation.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon.
Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 35 mph.
$$
37
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
547 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois and west central Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Periods of thunderstorms are expected through tonight. Some of these
storms may be strong to severe, especially during the afternoon and
early evening and again late evening and overnight. A few tornadoes
are possible during the afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts
over 60 mph and large hail over 1 inch diameter are possible with
the strongest storms. Locally heavy rainfall could also produce areas
of flooding in urban and poor drainage areas as well as near rivers.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A few thunderstorms may continue into Saturday morning.
Minor flooding is possible along the Illinois River, beginning early
next week.
Freezing temperatures are possible Monday night, and may cause damage
to newly emerged tender vegetation.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed from 2 to 7 pm.
Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 35 mph.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
545 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-041045-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Western Walsh-
545 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Active winter headlines are ongoing. See latest watches, warnings,
and advisories for more details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Active winter headlines are ongoing. See latest watches, warnings,
and advisories for more details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
411 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026
WYZ001>020-022>030-041300-
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-
411 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 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 Bighorn
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...Today and tonight.
Snow continues today across western, central, and northern Wyoming.
The heaviest amounts will be across the Bighorn Mountains. Moderate
to at times heavy snow is also expected across northern Johnson
County before noon. Winter travel condition are expected over passes
and along the Interstate 90 Corridor.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
510 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and
portions of north central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Areas of fog, potentially dense, remains possible over mainly
south central Nebraska this morning.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for areas along and west of
Highway 283 in south central Nebraska, and along and west of
Highway 183 in north central Kansas for this afternoon into early
evening. Please refer to the warning statement for additional
details. Fire weather conditions improve substantially east of
these areas given slower clearing of low clouds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions will be
possible across mainly western and southwestern portions of the
area for a few hours each afternoon through the period.
&&
More information may be obtained at the following web page:
https://www.weather.gov/hastings
$$
Thies
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
0509 AM CDT Fri Apr 03 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight
Rounds of scattered thunderstorms are forecast today. The first
round over western into northeastern Iowa may contain large hail
this morning into early this afternoon. Then, additional storms
will develop over southwestern Iowa this afternoon and move
across the state with large hail, damaging winds, and a few
tornadoes possible into this evening. The highest risk is in
southern Iowa, roughly south of I-80.
Pockets of heavy rain could also lead to ponding and flooding,
particularly in urban areas. Recent heavy rains will lead to
within bank rises on some area rivers and streams. Minor flooding
of low lying areas may also occur.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed today.
$$
Ansorge
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
348 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026
SDZ001-002-012>014-024-025-078-WYZ056-057-060-041300-
Harding-Northern Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foothills-Southern Perkins-
Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-Northeastern Crook-
348 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Widespread rain, wintry mix, and snow has developed across the
area. Please see the latest WSWUNR for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Snow will persist through Saturday morning before tapering off.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today.
&&
Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
348 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026
SDZ026>032-041>044-046-047-049-072>077-WYZ054-055-058-059-041300-
Rapid City-Southern Foothills-Central Black Hills-
Southern Black Hills-Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-
Western Fall River-Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-
Bennett-Mellette-Todd-Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-
Southern Meade Co Plains-Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-
Southern Oglala Lakota-Southern Jackson-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Weston County Plains-Newcastle-
348 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026 /448 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Widespread rain, wintry mix, and snow has developed across the
area. Please see the latest WSWUNR for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
No hazardous weather expected at this time.
.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
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wichita KS
442 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Central Kansas,
South Central Kansas and Southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Strong and severe thunderstorms are expected to develop along a
southeastward moving cold front this afternoon and evening.
Locations along and southeast of the Kansas Turnpike will have the
best chance for storms. The strongest activity could produce 60-70
mph winds and quarter sized hail. Heavy rain may aggravate ongoing
river flooding in parts of southeast Kansas.
A very high grassland fire danger will develop over central Kansas
behind the cold front with northwest winds gusting over 30 mph at
times this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A very high grassland fire danger will return to central Kansas on
Saturday during the afternoon hours.
A very high grassland fire danger will also be possible each day
from Monday through Thursday across central and parts of south
central Kansas.
Extreme grassland fire danger is possible on Wednesday for central
and parts of south central Kansas.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed across the Flint Hills and
southeast Kansas this afternoon and evening.
&&
For a graphical version of this information, see our webpage at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=ict
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
541 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Thunderstorms will once again be possible after midnight tonight.
At this time the threat of severe weather looks low. The main
threats will be locally heavy rain and cloud to ground lightning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Thunderstorms will remain possible Saturday morning before coming
to an end in the afternoon. Locally heavy rain and lightning will
continue to be the main threats.
Some minor river flooding is possible this weekend into early next
week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
541 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
LMZ844>849-040945-
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
541 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Conditions on Lake Michigan will be hazardous to smaller craft
into early this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
This weekend rough conditions on the lake will make for hazardous
winds and waves for smaller craft.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
538 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
PAZ024-033-040945-
Cambria-Somerset-
538 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and small hail are
possible this afternoon into early tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and heavy rainfall
are possible Saturday afternoon and night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
538 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
PAZ058-040945-
Schuylkill-
538 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more
information about the following hazards.
Dense Fog Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and heavy rainfall
are possible Saturday afternoon and night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
437 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ032>034-041>044-053-
055-041345-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-
La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Richland-
437 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Minnesota...central Wisconsin...
southwest Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Isolated strong to severe storms possible this afternoon and
evening with large hail being the main threat.
Heavy rainfall is possible which could cause rises on rivers and
minor flooding.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter reports are appreciated as storms move through the area
this afternoon and evening.
.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...
No webinar is scheduled.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
437 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
WIZ017-029-041345-
Taylor-Clark-
437 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Wisconsin and north central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Freezing rain forms this evening and continues through the
overnight. Ice accumulations are focused in Taylor and northeast
Clark Counties.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Ice reports are appreciated on this evening and into the overnight.
.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...
No webinar is scheduled.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
437 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
IAZ011-029-030-WIZ054-061-041345-
Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Crawford-Grant-
437 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Iowa
and southwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Isolated strong to severe storms possible this afternoon and
evening with large hail being the main threat.
Heavy rainfall is expected which will cause rises on rivers and
minor flooding due to saturated soils.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter reports are appreciated as storms move through the area
this afternoon and evening.
.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...
No webinar is scheduled.
$$
Cecava
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
432 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-040945-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-
Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
432 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 /332 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for this afternoon and evening for
the combination of low relative humidity and gusty winds. The area of
greatest concern is portions of southwest Nebraska.
Light snow is possible across the Pine Ridge in northern Sheridan
County and portions of far northern Nebraska tonight. Any
accumulations are expected to remain one inch or less, with the
highest amounts along the Pine Ridge.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Elevated fire weather conditions are possible again Saturday across
southwest Nebraska as gusty winds combine with low humidity.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
431 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and early
evening. A few storms may be capable of producing strong winds, large
hail, and perhaps a tornado or two.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
429 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
LMZ521-522-541>543-040930-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
429 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Hazardous conditions to small craft are expected on the lake this
morning.
Gusty east to northeast winds and high waves will create
hazardous conditions for small craft on the lake and bay tonight.
There is potential for thunderstorms tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Hazardous conditions to small craft are expected on the lake and
bay at times from Saturday through Sunday.
$$
Kruk
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
429 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Significant ice accumulations are expected across northern
Wisconsin and portions of central Wisconsin tonight. Power
outages, tree damage, and slippery or ice covered roads are
possible, especially across northern Wisconsin. Ice Storm Warnings
and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued.
A few non-severe thunderstorms are possible this evening and
tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Slippery or possible ice covered roads, power outages, and broken
tree limbs are expected across northern Wisconsin Saturday
morning as lingering freezing rain will produce additional minor
ice accumulations.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are requested to report freezing rain accumulations to
the National Weather Service in Green Bay.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
428 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-041200-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
428 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 /528 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 2 of 5 Tornado Risk.
Level 1 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk...up to 60 mph.
Level 1 of 5 Large Hail Risk...up to quarter size.
Limited Flooding Risk.
DISCUSSION...
Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon mainly south of the
Illinois and Kankakee river valleys, along a northward returning
warm front. A few storms may be severe with the main threats being
large hail and damaging winds, though an isolated tornado threat
will also exist along the warm front mainly south of I-80 late
this afternoon into early this evening. Thunderstorms will then
become more numerous and spread across the area overnight as an
area of low pressure moves through the area. In addition to the
hail and wind threat, locally heavy rainfall will accompany storms
tonight and may result in localized flooding particularly in
areas which received heavy rain on Thursday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Saturday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk mainly east of I-57 early in the
morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may be needed this afternoon and evening.
GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:
Moving toward the northeast at 35 to 40 mph.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
428 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
LMZ740>745-041200-
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-
428 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 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...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 1 of 5 Thunderstorm Wind Gust Risk...up to 50 knots.
Level 1 of 5 Hail Risk...up to quarter size.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Saturday through Thursday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
$$
Ratzer
Visit us at www.weather.gov/chicago
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
522 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
MDZ501-502-509-510-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-041000-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
522 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front
counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland
County Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for eastern Garrett County,
western Allegany County, and western Mineral County until 8 AM
Friday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
312 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026
NEZ002-003-019>021-054-055-095-096-WYZ101>119-040915-
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-
312 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and
southeast Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
Cooler, wetter weather continues today, with 1 to 3 inches of snow
possible for the lower elevations.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
A gorgeous weekend is in store as temperatures rebound into the
50s and 60s with clearing skies and minimal precipitation chances. Warmer,
drier weather returns for the week ahead, with fire concerns increasing
Sunday onwards.
.Spotter information statement...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026
COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-040915-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Snow showers will continue through the day, primarily along the
northern and central high terrain as the ongoing storm system moves
out of our area.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Generally quiet weather is expected through the weekend. Atmospheric
moisture is expected to increase early next week, which could lead to
elevated precipitation chances beginning Monday, mostly over the
higher terrain.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
253 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026
COZ058>089-093>099-040900-
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-
253 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect for all of the southeast plains of
Colorado, Fremont county and the San Luis Valley for today. Do
not do anything outside which could create a spark.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible
over the region starting Monday, and become more widespread late
next week.
Areas of critical fire weather conditions may develop over the
region on Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters will not be needed today or tonight.
$$
Hodanish
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
445 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Another winter storm will bring hazardous conditions to the
U.P. tonight into Saturday morning. For most of the U.P. freezing
rain is expected with up to a 90% chance for a quarter inch of
more of ice accumulation. Chances for significant ice
accumulations are lower for areas along the Bay of Green Bay and
lower elevations near Lake Superior. Difficult travel conditions
are expected, along with tree damage and power outages where the
heaviest icing occurs. For more information, see
the latest Winter Weather Message and Area Forecast Discussion.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Hazardous winter conditions will continue into Saturday morning
with freezing rain over much of the U.P. Difficult travel
conditions are expected, along with tree damage and power outages
where the heaviest icing occurs. For more information, see
the latest Winter Weather Message and Area Forecast Discussion.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to submit snowfall and ice reports to the
National Weather Service via phone, on our website, or through
social media.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
445 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
LSZ162-240>251-263>267-040845-
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-
445 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026 /345 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Central Lake
Superior...Eastern Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Gales of 35 to 40 kts are expected across much of the central and
western areas of Lake Superior tonight into Saturday morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
Gales of 35 to 40 kts are expected across much of the central and
western areas of Lake Superior Saturday morning. Another round of
gales is possible (50% chance) 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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service St Louis MO
340 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-079-095>102-MOZ018-019-026-027-
034>036-041-042-047>052-059>065-072>075-084-085-099-040845-
Greene IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Bond IL-Fayette IL-Clinton IL-
Marion IL-Washington IL-Randolph IL-Adams IL-Brown IL-Pike IL-
Calhoun IL-Jersey IL-Madison IL-Saint Clair IL-Monroe IL-Knox MO-
Lewis MO-Shelby MO-Marion MO-Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-Boone MO-
Audrain MO-Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Callaway MO-Montgomery MO-
Lincoln MO-Gasconade MO-Warren MO-Saint Charles MO-Franklin MO-
Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-Jefferson MO-Crawford MO-
Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Iron MO-
Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
340 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern and
central Missouri as well as west central and southwest Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a chance of thunderstorms today and tonight.
Severe thunderstorms are expected this evening into tonight with
damaging winds and brief tornadoes. A lower threat of large hail and
a brief tornado also exists this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
There is a chance of thunderstorms Saturday morning in southeastern
Missouri and southwestern Illinois.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Pfahler
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
339 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible throughout the region
mainly this afternoon. Locally heavy downpours and lightning will
be the primary concerns.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
A band of showers and thunderstorms will push east across the
region from early Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
Rainfall amounts will average between one half inch and one inch,
with some amounts over 1.5 inches possible over southeast Missouri
and southern Illinois.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
$$
DRS
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
436 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Frost or freezing conditions will be possible during the middle of
next week, with the coldest temperatures likely Wednesday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
332 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-040845-
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-
332 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Snow gradually tapers off from southwest to northeast this
morning. Expect reduced visibility along with snow covered and
slippery roads. A new set of winter weather headlines has been
issued. Winter Storm Warnings for MN starting the afternoon and
Ice Storm warnings for NW WI starting this afternoon.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
WInter Storm Warnings continue into Saturday night. Ice Storm
Warnings continue into Saturday morning.
A clipper system will move in from the northwest Sunday afternoon
and may lead to some isolated snow showers or snow squalls.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Snow spotters are requested to report their snowfall measurements
to the National Weather Service.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
332 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
LSZ121-140>148-150-040845-
Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
332 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Strong northeast winds will gradually weaken early this morning.
Small Craft Advisories are in effect for today. Gales return
tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Gales persist through most of Saturday before weakening in the
afternoon.
Periods of gusty winds will return Sunday and Monday and are
possible Tuesday night through Thursday. Additional Small Craft
Advisories may be needed.
$$
Britt
More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
330 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...south central Minnesota...
southeast Minnesota and west central Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected Friday evening, with the
strongest storms containing small hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
330 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
MNZ041>043-040830-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-
330 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota and west central Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
A mix of freezing rain and snow is expected Friday into Saturday.
Snow accumulations up to 7 inches will be possible, with up to
one tenths of an inch of ice accumulations.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Snow is expected to continue into Saturday afternoon.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
330 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
MNZ044-045-047>059-064>066-073-WIZ014>016-040830-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-
Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Redwood-Polk-Barron-Rusk-
330 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...southwest Minnesota...west
central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
A mix of freezing rain and snow is expected Friday into Saturday
Snow accumulations of an inch or two with up to two tenths of an
inch of ice accumulations will be possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Snow is expected to continue into Saturday afternoon.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
321 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-040830-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
321 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will begin to affect eastern
Iowa by late morning and early afternoon, with no severe weather
expected.
Late this afternoon and this evening, an Enhanced, level 3 of 5
risk in in effect for southwestern portions of the outlook area,
southwest of Williamsburg to Burlington Iowa, with a level 1 and
2 risk farther east and north. Damaging winds, tornadoes, and
large hail are possible in storms that form late this afternoon
into the early overnight hours, as they move northeast around 45
mph. These storms could also bring a the threat for localized
flooding. Be sure the pay attention to warnings for these quick
moving storms.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is possible this afternoon and evening.
$$
ERVIN
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
417 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-040830-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
417 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026 /317 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Thunderstorms are expected this evening and overnight. Severe weather
(all hazards) may be possible but confidence is low.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Additional storms are expected on Saturday. While the severe risk is
low, these storms may produce pockets of heavy rain and localized
flooding. Flooding on area rivers will also continue into next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed this evening.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
417 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
LMZ043-046-040830-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
417 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Thunderstorms are expected this evening and tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Conditions hazardous to small craft are possible this weekend.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
312 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-015>023-033>037-045-048-051-040815-
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-
312 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 /212 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 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.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for portions of central and
northeast SD and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions
of south central and east central SD. Snow amounts in excess of 6
inches are possible over the northern portions of SD. Icing
accumulation between a tenth to a quarter of an inch are possible,
highest amounts over portions of central through east central SD.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Snow is expected to come to an end from west to east Saturday
afternoon into the evening hours. Winds will increase Saturday
afternoon, gusting to 25 to 35 mph. This could cause some patchy
blowing and drifting snow, slightly reducing visibilities in areas.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
302 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the South Plains, Rolling
Plains, and the far Southern Texas Panhandle.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Strong and severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
tonight, mainly off the Caprock. The primary hazards will be
localized instances of hail up to the size of golf balls and wind
gusts up to 70 mph. Some storms will also be capable of producing
heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding.
Elevated fire weather is also expected today across much of the far
southern Texas Panhandle and portions of the South Plains. A
Rangeland Fire Danger Statement is in effect for these areas from
noon until 8 PM.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
302 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-040815-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
302 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.
Southerly wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph will occur today.
There is a slight risk for severe storms this evening and tonight.
A line of storms looks to move through during the evening with
the potential for damaging winds and brief tornadoes as the
primary threats. Localized flash flooding will also be possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Cold temperatures could promote frost development Sunday and
Monday mornings if winds stay light.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
&&
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
$$
Titus
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Topeka KS
253 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Kansas, east central
Kansas, north central Kansas and northeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A line of thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and early evening
in northeast and east-central Kansas. Some of these storms may be
severe with large hail and damaging winds being the main hazards. A
brief tornado cannot be ruled out.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER MESSAGE
Weather spotters are encouraged to relay reports of hail, damaging
wind, tornadoes and flooding.
&&
More detailed information can be found at:
www.weather.gov/media/top/DssPacket.pdf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
348 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...
Isolated to scattered showers and storms expected this afternoon
and early evening, primarily across east-central GA. Gusty winds,
lightning, and brief heavy rainfall would be possible with any
storms.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday...
Scattered to numerous showers and storms expected Saturday
afternoon and evening. A cold front will move through the area
Saturday night and Sunday, bringing widespread rainfall.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
341 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-040745-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM
off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
341 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Small Craft Advisories are in effect through tonight around the Thumb
and Saginaw Bay. See latest marine forecast for more information.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Widespread rain showers with embedded thunderstorms likely throughout
Saturday. Any stronger storm development will be capable of producing
isolated wind gusts around 40 knots.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.
$$
You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
AM
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
340 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Thunderstorms are possible today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A cold front will bring more thunderstorm chances to the area
Saturday into Saturday night. A few of the storms with the front
could be rather strong with gusty winds and hail the main concerns.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
GREIF/GINNICK
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
328 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
More thunderstorms possible through the day and tonight. Some could
be strong to severe this afternoon into the evening. Main threats
include damaging winds and hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Thunderstorms will remain possible through Saturday. A threat for
severe storms will exist Saturday as well.
Additionally, heavy rainfall will be possible at times, which may
produce localized flash flooding as well as renewed flooding on area
rivers.
Near to below freezing temperatures possible Monday and Tuesday
nights.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters may be needed at times today and Saturday.
&&
More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
323 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-040730-
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-
323 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Minor river flooding is occurring along the Manistee and Rifle
rivers.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
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.
Minor river flooding for the Manistee river is expected to
continue into early next week. Minor river flooding along the
Rifle river is expected to continue through the weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated through this evening.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
323 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-040730-
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
323 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
No hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated through this evening.
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
255 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
LEZ061-142>149-162>169-040700-
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-
255 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
255 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio, northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Area rivers continue to run high today, with some remaining above
flood stage. See active Flood Warnings for more specific details.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are again likely this afternoon
into the late evening as a front stalls across the area. Locally
heavy rain may accompany some storms, along with a Marginal Risk
(level 1 of 5) for damaging winds and hail. Storms this afternoon
and late evening will be most favored along and south of the stalled
front, generally south of the I-80 corridor.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A strong cold front will sweep through late Saturday and Saturday
night, with another round of showers and thunderstorms expected. Some
of these thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and hail, with a
Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather again in place for
areas southeast of the I-71 corridor.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
252 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-040700-
Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-
Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-
Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-
Scott KY-Harrison KY-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-
Nicholas-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark KY-Larue-Marion-
Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Casey-
Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-
Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
252 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026 /152 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana
and central Kentucky.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Scattered gusty showers and a few storms will linger today. A few of
the storms could become briefly strong north of the I-64 corridor.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Showers and storms are expected Saturday ahead of a cold front. Some
of the storms could become strong with gusty winds being the main
threat.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
&&
More information, along with other weather, hydrological and
climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.
$$
BJS
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
248 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana,
southeast Indiana, northeast Kentucky, northern Kentucky, central
Ohio, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. A few storms may
be capable of producing strong wind gusts.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday afternoon into the
evening. A few strong to severe storms are possible, with damaging
winds being the primary threat.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
223 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-040830-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
223 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Dense Fog Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
&&
This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.
Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Burlington VT
221 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Vermont, northeast
Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
219 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
LEZ020-040-041-LOZ030-042>045-062>065-SLZ022-024-040630-
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-
219 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the New York waters of Lake
Erie, Lake Ontario, and the Saint Lawrence River.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
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
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
219 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central New York.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A strong cold front is expected to cross the region Saturday night
and early Sunday, and is expected to generate fairly widespread
showers and scattered thunderstorms...some of which could produce
locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
219 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
NYZ001>003-010>012-040630-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Northern Erie-Genesee-Wyoming-
219 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Southwesterly wind gusts to 40 to 45 mph are likely today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
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
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
219 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
NYZ019-085-040630-
Chautauqua-Southern Erie-
219 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western New York.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Southerly winds will gust to 40 to 50 mph along the Lake Erie
shoreline this morning.
Additional south to southwesterly wind gusts to 40 to 45 mph are
likely today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
A strong cold front is expected to cross the region Saturday night
and early Sunday, and is expected to generate fairly widespread
showers and scattered thunderstorms...some of which could produce
locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
211 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York and
northeast Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Showers and thunderstorms could cause localized heavy rainfall and
flooding Saturday night into Sunday, as flows in streams and rivers
remain high due to recent rainfall.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please relay
any information about severe weather to the NWS.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
208 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
PAZ007>009-013>016-020>022-029-031-073>078-WVZ004-012-021-509>514-
040615-
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Beaver-
Allegheny-Armstrong-Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Fayette-Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana-
Marshall-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
208 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Pennsylvania, and
northern West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A cold front will move slowly south across the region this afternoon,
before stalling tonight. There is a Marginal Risk, or level 1 out of
5, for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening as the front
approaches. The main hazards are expected to be damaging wind gusts
and large hail. In addition, locally heavy rainfall could result in
localized flash flooding this afternoon into tonight mainly north of
the Interstate 70 corridor.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Another strong cold front is expected to approach and cross the
region Saturday afternoon into Saturday night, with showers and
thunderstorms. There is a Marginal Risk, or level 1 out of 5, for
severe storms Saturday afternoon and evening. The main hazards are
expected to be damaging wind gusts and large hail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
208 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, and
northern West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A cold front will move slowly south across the region this afternoon,
before stalling tonight. There is a Marginal Risk, or level 1 out of
5, for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening as the front
approaches. The main hazards are expected to be damaging wind gusts
and large hail. In addition, locally heavy rainfall could result in
localized flash flooding this afternoon into tonight mainly north of
the Interstate 70 corridor.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Another strong cold front is expected to approach and cross the
region Saturday afternoon into Saturday night, with showers and
thunderstorms. There is a Slight Risk, or level 2 out of 5, for
severe storms Saturday afternoon and evening. The main hazards are
expected to be damaging wind gusts and large hail, with isolated
tornadoes also possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
WM
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
1205 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Texas and Oklahoma
Panhandles.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Elevated fire weather conditions are expected today across the
combined Panhandles.
Thunderstorms will be possible late this afternoon and tonight
across the southeastern Texas Panhandle. A few storms may become
strong to severe with large hail and damaging winds being the
primary concerns.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Thunderstorms will be possible Thursday, with the potential for
severe thunderstorms is uncertain at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
1203 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
