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 >

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Weather History - May 20th

May 20th, 1965:

A tornado hit north of Frederick. On one farm, a barn and all outbuildings were destroyed, and windows exploded outward at the house. The tornado was estimated to have been on the ground for about 5 miles.

May 20th, 1974:

Softball-sized hail fell in Kennebec, Lyman County, breaking many windows in schools and other buildings.

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

This Day in Weather History: May 20th