10/12/2026
Large hail, strong wind gusts and isolated tornadoes will threaten the Plains as a more active weather pattern begins to unfold.
Starting on Tuesday, hail will be a top threat early, with powerful wind gusts up to 70 mph as storms grow into lines across Kansas and Oklahoma. A tornado or two is possible, especially in southwest Kansas.
Wednesday and Thursday, moisture from Hurricane Simon streams north, bringing 2 to 3 inches of rain from western Missouri to the Texas Big Bend, plus more strong storms.
Looking ahead, a strong cold front is expected to sweep across portions of the Plains later this week, bringing a noticeable cooldown following an extended stretch of above-average temperatures. Some areas could experience temperature swings of 20–40 degrees as cooler, more fall-like conditions return.
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