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Outlook for this location
Thunderstorms Thunderstorms are possible in this location, but no severe weather category is shown. This is not a guarantee that severe weather cannot occur.
↳ Across this outlook The highest categorical risk at this location is enhanced risk on Jun 17
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National context SPC Day 1 outlook NOAA / Storm Prediction Center Enlarge map ↗ This national map gives the bigger picture. See the dated answer for Ottawa on this page. The full official legend and issuance are preserved.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT Acquired Oct 24, 2026, 11:56 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT Valid from Jun 16, 2025, 3:00 PM CDT Valid until Jun 17, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗
National context Tornado Official SPC graphic · National view Enlarge map ↗ Chance of a tornado within 25 miles of a point. This is a national SPC map. The city risk summary remains the overall outlook; this map does not calculate a separate local hazard probability.
Significant severe No intensity area is highlighted in this national outlook. This does not mean the hazard or significant severe weather is impossible.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT Valid from Jun 16, 2025, 3:00 PM CDT Valid until Jun 17, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗
National context Wind Official SPC graphic · National view Enlarge map ↗ Chance of damaging thunderstorm winds or gusts of at least 50 knots (58 mph) within 25 miles of a point. This is a national SPC map. The city risk summary remains the overall outlook; this map does not calculate a separate local hazard probability.
Significant severe Historical hatching marks at least a 10% chance of significant severe weather within 25 miles: EF2+ tornadoes, winds of at least 65 knots (75 mph), or hail at least 2 inches, as applicable to this hazard.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT Valid from Jun 16, 2025, 3:00 PM CDT Valid until Jun 17, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗
National context Hail Official SPC graphic · National view Enlarge map ↗ Chance of hail at least 1 inch in diameter within 25 miles of a point. This is a national SPC map. The city risk summary remains the overall outlook; this map does not calculate a separate local hazard probability.
Significant severe Historical hatching marks at least a 10% chance of significant severe weather within 25 miles: EF2+ tornadoes, winds of at least 65 knots (75 mph), or hail at least 2 inches, as applicable to this hazard.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT Valid from Jun 16, 2025, 3:00 PM CDT Valid until Jun 17, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗ Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025
Outlook for this location
Enhanced Risk 3 of 5
The SPC outlook places this location in a enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms.
↳ Across this outlook The highest categorical risk at this location is enhanced risk on Jun 17
See the full outlook ↓ Forecast product Overall Tornado Wind Hail
National context SPC Day 2 outlook NOAA / Storm Prediction Center Enlarge map ↗ This national map gives the bigger picture. See the dated answer for Ottawa on this page. The full official legend and issuance are preserved.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT Acquired Oct 24, 2026, 11:56 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 12:28 PM CDT Valid from Jun 17, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT Valid until Jun 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗
National context Tornado Official SPC graphic · National view Enlarge map ↗ Chance of a tornado within 25 miles of a point. This is a national SPC map. The city risk summary remains the overall outlook; this map does not calculate a separate local hazard probability.
Significant severe No intensity area is highlighted in this national outlook. This does not mean the hazard or significant severe weather is impossible.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 12:28 PM CDT Valid from Jun 17, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT Valid until Jun 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗
National context Wind Official SPC graphic · National view Enlarge map ↗ Chance of damaging thunderstorm winds or gusts of at least 50 knots (58 mph) within 25 miles of a point. This is a national SPC map. The city risk summary remains the overall outlook; this map does not calculate a separate local hazard probability.
Significant severe Historical hatching marks at least a 10% chance of significant severe weather within 25 miles: EF2+ tornadoes, winds of at least 65 knots (75 mph), or hail at least 2 inches, as applicable to this hazard.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 12:28 PM CDT Valid from Jun 17, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT Valid until Jun 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗
National context Hail Official SPC graphic · National view Enlarge map ↗ Chance of hail at least 1 inch in diameter within 25 miles of a point. This is a national SPC map. The city risk summary remains the overall outlook; this map does not calculate a separate local hazard probability.
Significant severe Historical hatching marks at least a 10% chance of significant severe weather within 25 miles: EF2+ tornadoes, winds of at least 65 knots (75 mph), or hail at least 2 inches, as applicable to this hazard.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 12:28 PM CDT Valid from Jun 17, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT Valid until Jun 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗ Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025
Outlook for this location
Marginal Risk 1 of 5
The SPC outlook places this location in a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms.
↳ Across this outlook The highest categorical risk at this location is enhanced risk on Jun 17
See the full outlook ↓ Forecast product Overall Severe probability
National context SPC Day 3 outlook NOAA / Storm Prediction Center Enlarge map ↗ This national map gives the bigger picture. See the dated answer for Ottawa on this page. The full official legend and issuance are preserved.
Day 3 combines severe hazards; separate tornado, wind and hail probability maps are not issued for this day.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT Acquired Oct 24, 2026, 11:56 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 2:31 PM CDT Valid from Jun 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT Valid until Jun 19, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗
National context Severe probability Official SPC graphic · National view Enlarge map ↗ Chance of any severe thunderstorm hazard within 25 miles of a point. This is a national SPC map. The city risk summary remains the overall outlook; this map does not calculate a separate local hazard probability.
Significant severe No intensity area is highlighted in this national outlook. This does not mean the hazard or significant severe weather is impossible.
Day 3 combines severe hazards; separate tornado, wind and hail probability maps are not issued for this day.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 2:31 PM CDT Valid from Jun 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT Valid until Jun 19, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗ Thursday, Jun 19, 2025
Extended outlook for this location
No 15% or 30% area No 15% or 30% severe weather area includes this location on this day. This does not mean zero risk.
↳ Across this outlook The highest categorical risk at this location is enhanced risk on Jun 17
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National context SPC Day 4 outlook NOAA / Storm Prediction Center Enlarge map ↗ This national map gives the bigger picture. See the dated answer for Ottawa on this page. The full official legend and issuance are preserved.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT Acquired Oct 24, 2026, 11:56 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 3:55 AM CDT Valid from Jun 19, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT Valid until Jun 20, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗ Friday, Jun 20, 2025
Status for the whole day
Predictability Too Low There is too much uncertainty for SPC to draw a 15% or 30% severe weather area for this day.
This is a status for the entire Storm Prediction Center outlook that day, not a measured local probability.
↳ Across this outlook The highest categorical risk at this location is enhanced risk on Jun 17
See the full outlook ↓ Forecast product Overall
National context SPC Day 5 outlook NOAA / Storm Prediction Center Enlarge map ↗ This national map gives the bigger picture. See the dated answer for Ottawa on this page. The full official legend and issuance are preserved.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT Acquired Oct 24, 2026, 11:56 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 3:55 AM CDT Valid from Jun 20, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT Valid until Jun 21, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗ Saturday, Jun 21, 2025
Status for the whole day
Predictability Too Low There is too much uncertainty for SPC to draw a 15% or 30% severe weather area for this day.
This is a status for the entire Storm Prediction Center outlook that day, not a measured local probability.
↳ Across this outlook The highest categorical risk at this location is enhanced risk on Jun 17
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National context SPC Day 6 outlook NOAA / Storm Prediction Center Enlarge map ↗ This national map gives the bigger picture. See the dated answer for Ottawa on this page. The full official legend and issuance are preserved.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT Acquired Oct 24, 2026, 11:56 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 3:55 AM CDT Valid from Jun 21, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT Valid until Jun 22, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗ Sunday, Jun 22, 2025
Status for the whole day
Predictability Too Low There is too much uncertainty for SPC to draw a 15% or 30% severe weather area for this day.
This is a status for the entire Storm Prediction Center outlook that day, not a measured local probability.
↳ Across this outlook The highest categorical risk at this location is enhanced risk on Jun 17
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National context SPC Day 7 outlook NOAA / Storm Prediction Center Enlarge map ↗ This national map gives the bigger picture. See the dated answer for Ottawa on this page. The full official legend and issuance are preserved.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT Acquired Oct 24, 2026, 11:56 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 3:55 AM CDT Valid from Jun 22, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT Valid until Jun 23, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗ Monday, Jun 23, 2025
Status for the whole day
Predictability Too Low There is too much uncertainty for SPC to draw a 15% or 30% severe weather area for this day.
This is a status for the entire Storm Prediction Center outlook that day, not a measured local probability.
↳ Across this outlook The highest categorical risk at this location is enhanced risk on Jun 17
See the full outlook ↓ Forecast product Overall
National context SPC Day 8 outlook NOAA / Storm Prediction Center Enlarge map ↗ This national map gives the bigger picture. See the dated answer for Ottawa on this page. The full official legend and issuance are preserved.
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Issuance cutoff Jun 16, 2025, 2:54 PM CDT Acquired Oct 24, 2026, 11:56 PM CDT SPC issued Jun 16, 2025, 3:55 AM CDT Valid from Jun 23, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT Valid until Jun 24, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT View the official SPC source ↗ The full eight-day outlook Ottawa, KS · 2025
Color has a meaning. Five categories describe increasing severe weather risk. Thunderstorms sit outside that five-level scale. Extended outlooks use probability areas or a status for the day.
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