Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Today's Weather Trivia

Today's Date is Monday April 6, 2026...\n ON... Apr 6, 1936 A tornado swarm in the Deep South resulted in a total of 446 deaths and 18 million dollars damage. A tornado struck Tupelo MS killing 216 persons, injuring 700 others, and causing 3 million dollars damage. IN 1971...The low of 13 degrees established the record low for the month of April at Garden City. IN 2001...A tornado moved rapidly northward just west of Rolla KS and destroyed a mobile home. Twenty power poles were taken down and damage was done to buildings in Rolla with a garage losing its roof. Several silos were damaged or destroyed in the path of the tornado.

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