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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of central Texas through the central Gulf Coast today. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain and a risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

A Frost Advisory has been issued for the entire Tri-State area for tonight into tomorrow morning. Frost is expected to form as temperatures cool to around 30 degrees. This frost may damage or kill vegetation.
A brief, isolated shower is possible this afternoon (Friday May 01, 2026) — mainly east and south of Colby, KS. Otherwise, expect dry conditions and a day-to-day warming trend through the weekend.