Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

April 21st 2001 Hoisington Tornado

The tornado that affected Barton County on April 21st touched down in Southwest Hoisington...on the edge of the city limits. The National Weather Service has rated the Tornado F4 on the Fujita scale in Hoisington. The tornado moved Northeast after hitting Hoisington for approximately 2 miles and was rated F2 after leaving Hoisington. The tornado then turned to the North/Northeast. The total path length was approximately 5 miles and the path width was approximately 3/8 of a mile. Just before lifting, the tornado caused F0 to F1 damage. One fatality has been reported along with 28 injuries (2 critical). 200 homes and 12 businesses were destroyed and 85 homes were severely damaged. 200 homes received minor to moderate damage.