Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

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Weather History - April 4th

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April 4th, 1961:

High 40-60mph winds and 80-90mph gusts affected Central and Western South Dakota. The most extensive property damage occurred in the Pierre area. A new motel's roof was blown off, and one wall was damaged. One trailer home was blown over, numerous windows and large signboards were destroyed, and roofs sustained damage in Pierre.

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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

This Day in Weather History: April 4th