Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Today's Weather Trivia

Today's Date is Saturday May 16, 2026...\n ON... May 16, 1874 The Mill Creek disaster occurred west of Northhampton MA. Dam slippage resulted in a flash flood which claimed 143 lives, and caused a million dollars property damage. IN 1991...A tornado moved northeast from the southwest corner of Hodgeman county, 23 miles southwest of Jetmore. This large tornado did considerable damage to two farmsteads. A garage, a barn, a shed and two abandoned farm houses were completely destroyed. A total of two people were injured.

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