Wednesday, May 22, 2024
On this day in 1987, a powerful tornado virtually wiped the small southwest Texas community of Saragosa off the map. The twister destroyed eighty- five percent of the structures in the town killing thirty persons and injuring 121 others in the town of population 183. The tornado hurled trucks and autos through adobe and wood- frame homes, with some vehicles blown 500 feet.
On this day in 2004, the town of Hallam, Nebraska, is wiped out by a powerful F-4 tornado that broke a width record at an astounding 2.5 miles wide. It also kills one local resident.
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Forecast Summary
Most of us will stay dry today, but there is a risk for an isolated shower or storm, especially this afternoon and tonight. It will be a windy day, with gusts to 20 mph from the southwest.
Much better rain chances arrive Thursday through Sunday, with scattered showers and storms looking likely each day. Widespread severe weather is not expected through Saturday, though any storm that forms could be on the strong side (perhaps briefly severe).
A much better risk for severe storms may evolve for Sunday. Stay tuned.
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Hay Weather Forecast is Back!
High humidity and the risk for an isolated shower or storm leads to “fair” conditions today. Elevated rain chances and really high humidity create “bad” conditions from Thursday through the Memorial Day Weekend.
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Threats for the Week
Please stay tuned for updates. At this time, Sunday looks like the greatest risk for widespread severe storms.
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Stars & Stripes 5K
This 5K will take place at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds & the beautiful Obed River Park on Saturday, June 1, at 7:00 a.m. Participants will recieve a medal and a t-shirt! The purpose of this 5K is to raise money to help keep local veterans from experiencing homelessness and to help with home repairs. Last year’s 5K money went to house three homeless veterans!
Get tickets today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-stars-stripes-5k-benefiting-local-veterans-tickets-794671051507 The race is chip timed and trophies will be given to the winners of each age category!
Lunchtime Forecast
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Allergy Forecast
Yesterday’s Statistics
The NWS is having technical difficulties and access to yesterday’s statistics is not available.
Yesterday’s Rainfall
Drought Monitor
The Drought Monitor is updated each Thursday. The map below was updated on Thursday, May 16.
