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Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

October 13, 2026: High temperatures warm today and tomorrow before cooling back into the 60s & 70s for the end of the week. Dry conditions are expected today and for most of the area on Wednesday, with multiple frontal system bringing renewed rain chances by the end of the week.
These SKYWARN classes are being held this Fall. Additional information can be found at weather.gov/lwx/skywarn.