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Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

September Top Ten Temperature Records
1931-2023
Midland, Texas
Average Monthly Temperature = 76.2 F
Rank Warmest Year Rank Coolest Year
1   82.1 1977 1   67.8 1974
2   81.5 2019 2   68.3 1935
3   81.3 2023 3   68.8 1932
4  80.2  1931 4       69.9 1   1942
5  79.8 2015 4     69.9 1 1991
6    79.6 1998 6     70.6    1975
7   78.5 1933 7  70.9  2008
8   78.1  1954 8   71.1  1967
9 77.9  2005  9      71.4 2   1978
10   77.8    2000  9     71.4 2  2006
11   77.7  1983 9     71.4 2  1984

 

Footnotes:

  1. 69.9 occurred twice and ranked fourth coolest  
  2. 71.4 occurred three times and ranked ninth coolest