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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Weather History Archive

Weather History - June 13th

June 13th, 1943:

An estimated F2 tornado moved ENE, destroying a home on the southeastern edge of Highmore in Hyde Country. A mother and her five children seeking shelter in the house were injured. Damage to barns and outbuildings occurred on a dozen farms. This tornado was estimated to be on the ground for about 8 miles and caused about $10,000 in damage.

June 13th, 1991:

A small F1 tornado remained on the ground for 4 miles as it moved westerly from 10 miles west of Roscoe to 6 miles west of Roscoe in Edmunds County. The tornado's path continued for another 5 miles but was not consistently on the ground. It dissipated one mile west of Roscoe. Although the tornado had a long path, its width was 10 yards. It traveled through open fields and caused little to no damage.