Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current Hazards
Current Conditions
Radar
Forecasts
Rivers and Lakes
- National Water Prediction Service (NWPS)
Climate and Past Weather
Local Programs

Weather History - April 17th

Local and Regional Events:

April 17th, 2006:

A strong spring storm moved across the northern and central plains, bringing precipitation and stiff northwest winds. Sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph, with gusts around 70 mph, were felt across a good portion of western South Dakota for more than 24 hours as the storm slowly crossed the region.

ABR RSS Feed

Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

This Day in Weather History: April 17th