Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening from eastern Texas into the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys/southern Appalachians. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flash flooding from the lower Mississippi River Valley into the southern Appalachians today. A late-season snowstorm will continue heavy snow over parts of the central Rockies through today. Read More >
Last Map Update: Wed, May 6, 2026 at 3:18:42 pm CDT
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Local Weather History For May 6th...
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At least 14 tornadoes touched down during the afternoon and evening
of May 6th 2015. One tornado touched down near Archer City, Texas as well. A tornado that moved near Amber and Bridge Creek in Grady county was rated EF3, as was a tornado that struck parts of southeastern Oklahoma City that injured 12. Another tornado moved through the west side of Norman and was rated EF1. The tornado that occurred near Archer City in western north Texas was rated EF2. One flash flood fatality occurred during this severe weather event. A woman who had taken refuge from severe weather in her storm cellar in southeast Oklahoma City was drowned when flash flooding inundated her shelter and she was unable to get out. In addition, at least 150 high water rescues were conducted in the Oklahoma City metro area as a result of the heavy rainfall and flash flooding that occurred. |
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