Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Today's Weather Trivia

Today's Date is Monday April 27, 2026...\n ON... Apr 27, 1899 A tornado struck Kirksville MO killing 34 persons and destroying 300 buildings. IN 1912...One of the worst tornado outbreaks in Oklahoma's history occurred. 29 people were killed. IN 1923...A tornado moved east from the northeast corner of Baca county Colorado. Accompanied by 2 other funnel clouds, the tornado struck the Sherwood school, 14 miles northwest of Johnson Kansas, killing the teacher and injuring 5 small children. The body of the teacher was carried 100 yards. The prairie grass in this sparsely settled region appeared to be burned. IN 1942...A destructive tornado swept across Rogers and Mayes counties in Oklahoma. The tornado struck the town of Pryor killing 52 persons and causing 2 million dollars damage.

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