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Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley; Record Warmth in the Central U.S.

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Thursday, October 15, 2026: Chances for rainfall continue through tomorrow evening. Temperatures briefly cool into the 60s and 70s today before temperatures rise again Friday ahead of a strong cold front. Scattered thunderstorms, some strong, are possible Friday afternoon. Expect much cooler temperatures this weekend with frost and or freezing conditions Saturday night.
These SKYWARN classes are being held this Fall. Additional information can be found at weather.gov/lwx/skywarn.