05/18/2026
Here’s the latest information be weather aware today watch roadways for water we have had lots of rain. Bottom Line Up Front: Current storms producing heavy rainfall progressing east/southeastward through the morning, with potential for stronger wind gusts. Line of severe thunderstorms expected later this evening/overnight, with a conditional risk (20-30%) for the development of discrete storms this afternoon. All hazards (damaging winds, severe hail, tornadoes, heavy rainfall) expected with severe storms. Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday morning.
What: Presently, a line of thunderstorms continues to push east/southeastward through the morning. This line has produced heavy rainfall between 1-2 inches/hour, and is expected to continue producing heavy rainfall along with strong wind gusts through the remainder of the morning. Light/moderate rainfall has developed behind the main line, but overall activity is expected to gradually clear out through the morning.
A moderate (Level 4 out of 5) risk for severe weather exists further west, with an enhanced (Level 3) and slight (Level 2) risk in effect for much of the remaining area. Greater confidence exists in severe storms progressing into the area later this evening/overnight, but a conditional threat (20-30%) exists for the development of discrete severe storms during the afternoon. The conditional risk is dependent on whether the environment can recover from morning storms. Stay up to date with the forecast, and have a way to receive warnings!
A Flood Watch remains in effect for much of the forecast area through Tuesday morning. Since the last update, the watch has been expanded further south, with a greater risk for heavy rainfall generally south of US-50 today. Current morning storms, alongside later severe storms, will enhance flooding concerns, especially for areas that have already seen significant rainfall the past few days.
Where: For severe storms in the evening, developing further west/northwest and progressing southeast into the forecast area. For excessive rainfall, enhanced risk generally south of US-50.
When: For severe storms in the evening, beginning around 7pm, entering from the west/northwest and gradually pushing towards the southeast through Tuesday morning.
