Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Today's Weather Trivia

Today's Date is Saturday January 10, 2026...\n ON... Jan 10, 1975 The storm of the Century hit Minnesota. A severe blizzard moved from south to north producing up to two feet of snow. High winds drove wind chill readings to 80 degrees below zero, and at Duluth Minnesota the barometric pressure dipped to 28.55 inches. The storm, which claimed 35 lives, occurred on the 102nd anniversary of the infamous Pioneer Blizzard in Minnesota.

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