Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Today's Weather Trivia

Today's Date is Sunday October 11, 2026...\n ON... Oct 11, 1928 What was probably a family of small tornadoes moved northeast from the northwest corner of Finney county, passing west of Amy and south of Healy. Many farm buildings were destroyed and one home was twisted. IN 1954...A tornado moved east from 4 miles north of Catharine KS to 8 miles north of Gorham. A home was unroofed, and oil derricks were blown down. A pickup truck was tossed 30 feet into the air.

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