Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Southeast; Late-Season Snowstorm in the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms across Texas to the southern Appalachians pose risks of damaging winds, large hail, a couple of tornadoes, and potential flooding through Wednesday. A late-season snowstorm will continue to produce heavy snow over parts of the central Rockies, possibly resulting in travel disruptions, downed trees, and power outages. Read More >

Today's Weather Trivia

Today's Date is Wednesday May 6, 2026...\n ON... May 6, 1900 A tornado moved south, passing 5 miles west of Jetmore. This tornado picked up a small home and smashed it to the ground, killing a woman. Cattle were carried 200 yards. At least 15, perhaps over 25, tornadoes touched down in Kansas this day which the press called the day of the cyclones. IN 1939...A tornado moved east-northeast from 10 miles southwest of Jetmore. Barns were swept away. Damage was $10,000. IN 1975...A massive tornado hit Omaha Nebraska killing three persons, injuring 133 others, and causing 150 million dollars damage. This was the most costly tornado in U.S. history at that time.

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