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 >

Weather History - April 20th

Local and Regional Events:

April 20th, 1966:

Canadian high pressure brought frigid air to the Rockies and northern Plains. Record lows included three below in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, two below in Cheyenne and Casper, Wyoming, two above in Rapid City, 11 above in Fargo, Williston, and Aberdeen, and 15 in Huron.

April 20th, 2007:

Severe thunderstorms moved through parts of central and northeast South Dakota during the afternoon and evening, producing large hail. The most significant hail measured 1.75 inches in diameter and fell 3 miles east of Westport in Brown County.

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

This Day in Weather History: April 20th