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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Upper Level Low Over California

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across central and eastern Minnesota, Iowa, and western Wisconsin. A few tornadoes, isolated very large hail, and damaging winds may occur. An upper level low will help trigger scattered thunderstorms over portions of central and southern California today along with a few inches of snow in the central Sierra Nevadas. Read More >

Dallas/Fort Worth - Monthly Pressure Records

 

All-Time Pressure Extremes for Dallas/Fort Worth (Since September 1, 1898)

  • Highest - 31.06" on December 24, 1983 (severe arctic outbreak)
  • Lowest - 28.94" on September 12, 1961 (remnants of Hurricane Carla)


 

Month Highest (in.) / Year Lowest (in.) / Year
January 31.05 / 1962 29.29 / 1996
February 31.00 / 1899 28.97 / 1960
March 30.77 / 1996 29.23 / 1984
April 30.74 / 1940 29.14 / 1953
May 30.50 / 1906 29.25 / 1973
June 30.32 / 1979 29.37 / 1974
July 30.31 / 1972 29.54 / 1926
August 30.31 / 2003 29.48 / 1915
September 30.47 / 1981 28.94 / 1961
October 30.70 / 2008 29.32 / 2010
November 30.84 / 1986 29.33 / 2006
December 31.06 / 1983 29.31 / 1971

 

Note: The above pressures are corrected to sea level.