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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Plains Today

Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce additional flash flooding today across parts of the southern Plains where the greatest risk is along the Red River Valley into western Arkansas. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today from north central Texas into the ArkLaTex Region. Large to very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible, with some strong-tornado potential. Read More >

Spring Top Ten Temperature Records
(March, April, May)
1931-2022
Midland, Texas
Average Spring Temperature = 66.5 F
Rank Warmest Year Coolest Year Rank
1     69.9 2018  57.7 1931 1
2     69.7 2012  59.3 1987 2
3     69.6 2011  60.0 2 1958 3
4     68.8 1974  60.0 2 1973 3
5     68.7 2017  60.1 1941 5
6     68.6 2020 60.2 1980 6
7     68.4 2000  60.3 1932  7
8     67.9 2006  60.4 1970  8
 9    67.7 1  2022  60.7  1969  9
 9    67.7 1  1946  61.7  1968  10

 

Footnotes:

  1. 67.7 occurred twice (tied) and ranked ninth warmest spring
  2. 60.0 occurred twice (tied) and ranked ninth warmest spring