Tracking Storm System Across the Eastern U.S.

A storm system will continue to produce widespread showers and thunderstorms as it progresses eastward across the central U.S. into the Northeast through the weekend. There are risks of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall on Saturday from the Ozarks into the mid-Mississippi River Valley with potential for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Oct 18, 2025 at 8:38:50 am CDT

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Scattered thunderstorms won't bring much rain, but the winds will be increasing over western Oklahoma and western north Texas through 10 AM.

Some strong to severe storms are possible today. Large hail and damaging wind gusts are the primary hazards.

Storms will develop and move eastward through this afternoon. Large hail and damaging winds are the main hazards with these storms.

Rain and thunderstorm chances will remain into the afternoon, with the highest and most widespread chances during the morning hours. A few thunderstorms may become severe.

Showers and storms possible Friday night into Saturday. Mainly cooler temperatures ahead (with Monday as an exception).

Local Weather History For October 18th...

The remnants of Hurricane Tico caused widespread flooding across
central and southwest Oklahoma from October 17th to 21st, 1983.
Rainfall amounts up to 15 inches caused flooding that resulted in
about $94 million in damages. President Ronald Reagan designated 16
counties as disaster areas.

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