FLUS43 KSGF 181907
HWOSGF

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
207 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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207 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Slight tornado risk.
  Slight hail risk.
  Slight thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Limited lightning risk.
  Significant excessive rainfall risk
  Limited non thunderstorm wind risk.

DISCUSSION...

- A Moderate Risk (3 out of 4) for thunderstorms with heavy
  rainfall that may result in flash flooding this afternoon and
  another round overnight. A Flood Watch in effect for an area
  north of Interstate 44 towards the Highway 54 corridor.
  Additional rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches. 

- A Slight Risk (2 out of 5) for a few strong to severe
  thunderstorms this afternoon. Primary hazard is damaging wind
  gusts and large hail to the size of quarters.

- A Slight Risk (2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms overnight
  tonight into Tuesday. A line of thunderstorms expected to
  quickly move through the area, with the primary hazard being
  damaging wind gusts. There is a lower chance for a few, brief
  tornadoes. 


.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

- A line of thunderstorms will be ongoing on Tuesday morning.
  There is uncertainty with how quickly the front clears the area
  and will determine if we see any severe thunderstorm redevelopment
  Tuesday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

 Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and again
overnight.

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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

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Burchfield