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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.

Thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of the Central/Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Southeast. Dry and windy conditions will pose an elevated fire weather risk over parts of western Florida. Read More >

Multiple waves of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible on Thursday, both in the morning and again in the evening.

Local Weather History For April 24th...
An unusual tornado occurred on this day in 2006. In the town of El
Reno, numerous storm spotters, including 3 media helicopters, spotted
an anti-cyclonic tornado. It touched down 5 miles southwest of El
Reno, while at the same time, a cyclonic tornado was moving across
western El Reno. The anti-cyclonic tornado moved east southeast
through the El Reno Regional Airport, causing extensive damage to the
two large hanger buildings and ten aircraft. Five of the ten aircraft
were claimed a total loss. Total damage to the airport was estimated
at $1.5 million.

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