Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >
Today's Weather Trivia
Today's Date is Sunday April 26, 2026...\n ON... Apr 26, 1888 A tornado moved north on the east edge of Pratt KS. One home was unroofed and another was blown over. A man was injured by flying debris. IN 1938...A tornado moved north-northeast from east of Hooker, OK damaging about 50 buildings in 2 states. One home was unroofed at Sublette KS and there was porch damage at Liberal. Damages from the tornado was $22,000. Another tornado moved northeast from 12 miles southwest of Wakeeney KS. Barns and a shed were destroyed near Wakeeney. Buildings were hit on 13 farms. IN 1984...Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of 47 tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. IN 1991...A major outbreak of 55 tornadoes wreaked havoc across the midwest. A deadly tornado tore a 46 mile path of destruction through Sedgwick and Butler counties in Kansas. McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita suffered severe damage. A mobile home park was hit in Andover and 13 people were killed. A total of 17 people were killed and 225 were injured.
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