Severe weather potential: August 12-13, 2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH: Through 3:00AM, August 13, 2026

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Strong to severe storms are possible overnight. Hail and damaging wind are the most likely.

Storms are possible tonight, then again on and off Thursday, Friday, and into the weekend. Temperatures will be warm, but a little cooler than the 90s we’ve been seeing recently.

There is a level 2 “Slight Risk” for severe storms tonight into early Thursday morning. Storms that can get going will likely have damaging wind and some hail.

Above is what our StormCast weather model is saying for timing, duration, and location of the storm chances Wednesday night into Thursday.

Rain may be excessive where storms roll through. An inch or two is possible!

High temperatures will vary a lot across the state. Where rain and clouds remain, it’ll be a lot cooler. Where we see less rain and more sun, it’ll be a lot warmer.

The next chance for storms comes our way late Thursday into early Friday. Storms will be moving out of Kansas into Nebraska after sunset Thursday. Some spotty severe storms are possible.

Above is what our StormCast weather model is saying for location of the storms very early Friday morning.

Chief Meteorologist Rusty Dawkins
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