Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

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Observed Low Temperatures on Saturday May 9th

A Listing of Cooperative Observer Record Lows*

Location	May 9th Observed Low	Previous (Year)
Rensselaer, IN	24	26 (1947)
Marseilles Lock, IL	31	32 (2010)
De Kalb, IL	27	27 (1966)
Paxton, IL	26	32 (2010)
Elgin, IL	28	30 (1983)
Barrington, IL	27	27 (1966)
Park Forest, IL	27	29 (1966)
Dwight, IL	27	34 (2010)

*Note that these are unofficial observing locations, some of which with limited periods of record.

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Joliet	Kankakee	Pontiac	Rensselaer	Rockford	Valparaiso
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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Low Temperatures on Saturday May 9th: Widespread Freeze Observed