Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >
Today's Weather Trivia
Today's Date is Monday May 18, 2026...\n ON... May 18, 1902 A tornado struck the town of Goliad Texas killing 114 people. No US tornado disaster of similar magnitude has ever occurred farther south than this event. IN 1980...In the state of Washington, Mount Saint Helens erupted spewing ash and smoke sixty three thousand feet into the air. Heavy ash covered the ground to the immediate northwest, and small particles were carried to the Atlantic Coast. IN 2013...An EF4 tornado in Pawnee county near Rozel did damage to a home along U.S. Highway 156. The roof and walls were blown away of this well constructed house. There were 2 people inside who escaped injury when they took shelter. Several large tanks were carried a long distance. The Doppler on Wheels that was observing the tornado had near surface measured wind speeds of 165 to 185 mph.
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