Author: Avery Hughes

NORTHEAST KANSAS — A significant hail threat is developing for Friday evening, May 15, 2026, with northeast Kansas into northern Missouri and southern Iowa in the crosshairs as another wave of energy kicks off elevated or high-based storms. The Level 2 risk carries a 15 percent hail probability across the yellow-shaded core zone, with some…

MIDWEST — The first extended taste of summer humidity is on the way for the Midwest this weekend, with dewpoints climbing into the middle 60s advancing northward through the St. Louis, Davenport, Chicago, Fort Wayne, and Dayton corridor on May 16 and 17. This marks the region’s first significant surge of elevated humidity for the…

SOUTHEAST — A dramatic temperature contrast is on display across the Southeast this morning, with cool to cold air in the 40s and 50s sitting north of the I-20 corridor while Gulf Coast communities from Louisiana through Florida are already running in the comfortable to warm 60s and 70s. The sharp divide is creating two…

FLORIDA — The latest Drought Monitor update confirms that extreme to exceptional drought conditions continue to grip a large portion of Central Florida with no major change in drought levels despite Tuesday’s rainfall. The map shows deep red extreme and exceptional drought coverage blanketing the Tampa Bay area, Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, and communities stretching southward,…

FLORIDA — Florida is facing a staggering rainfall deficit as it enters rainy season, with the state needing between 3 and 4 feet of rain over the next five months just to eliminate the historic drought gripping the region. The amounts needed vary by location but are extraordinary across the board, ranging from 36 inches…

CENTRAL KANSAS — Central Kansas is the primary area to watch today, May 14, 2026, as a shortwave passes over a dryline while a warm front sits to the east, providing the potential lift needed to initiate storms. A Risk Level 2 out of 5 is in place across the outlined zone, with very large…

COLORADO — Continued hot conditions are in place across Colorado and the surrounding region Thursday and Friday, with widespread 80s statewide and far east and southeast plains touching near 90 degrees both days. Isolated gusty afternoon showers are possible Thursday and Friday with variable winds gusting 25 to 35 mph, but most areas will see…

ARKANSAS — A warm and mostly quiet Thursday is on tap across Arkansas with high temperatures climbing into the 70s and 80s statewide and only a stray shower or two possible through the day. Nothing significant is expected weather-wise today, making it a generally pleasant late spring afternoon across the region. Stronger and more widespread…

TEXAS — Heavy rain and stormy conditions are headed for Texas starting Monday and intensifying through Tuesday, with widespread storms expected across a large portion of the state. A stalling front across North and East Texas on Tuesday raises the most serious concern, with rainfall rates potentially approaching 2 inches per hour and localized flash…