Storm Chaser Jeff Smith

09/10/2026

The day I’m most interested in is Monday. This looks like a more typical severe weather event. Friday in Minnesota looks very meager and probably confined to areas way up north in the trees. There may be some isolated severe weather somewhere from I-80 down to I-40 in Nebraska, Kansas, or Oklahoma on Saturday, but low confidence in that as of now.

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

Locally, there will likely be storms for some areas tonight and throughout tomorrow, with strong winds and small hail being the primary threats.

A nice change from the Hot Temperatures can be appreciated tomorrow, as well.

A Marginal Risk for strong to severe storms for NW and N Missouri tonight and then areas S of a line from the Kansas City Metro to Kirksville on Wednesday. In both cases, the main threat will be for strong and damaging winds, including the potential for downbursts. Mostly small hail will be possible too, though strongest of storms may be able to produce to around quarter hail.

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Skies are clearing over Iowa as seen on visible satellite. This will allow for more destabilization of the atmosphere, likely supporting some strong storms later on.

09/08/2026

Looks like the next chance for organized severe storms after today is Friday. The SPC also mentions that we could see active weather in the central and southern Plains on Saturday, but that’s still TBD.

09/08/2026

🌪️ For Today: A tornado could be possible in the Des Moines region later this afternoon and evening. Severe storms are expected to form in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, then strengthen as they move east. The main risk will be 50-60mph wind gusts, but a low potential for a tornado still exists. Important to read: *low* potential.

09/08/2026

It is going to be HOT 🥵

High Temperatures around 100° or higher expected, with Heat Indices around 105° or greater

Take precautions. Limit strenuous activity, stay hydrated, and take breaks.

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09/07/2026

Just like a few weeks ago, hail moving into McCook. Should be 1.25-1.75 inch risk with this. Severe thunderstorm warning in effect.

09/07/2026

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