Friday's forecast: More severe storms to wallop the Plains
Yet another day of strong to severe storms will wallop the Plains on Friday. Wind and rain are likely in the Southeast coast from a developing tropical system.
Plains: Severe thunderstorms will produce large hail, strong winds and even a few tornadoes in the central and southern Plains. Oklahoma City and Wichita, Kan., are the big cities at greatest risk.
East: Wind and rain should cause problems in coastal areas of the Carolinas. Most of the rest of the eastern third of the nation should see clear skies.
West: The Southwest and the Rockies will see some spotty showers. Light snow will fall in the high elevations of the central and northern Rockies.
Weather history for May 8: In 1947, a trace of snow fell in Philadelphia, the city's latest snow on record. In 1979, eight tornadoes hit the Tampa area, killing 17 people.
In 2000, Providence, R.I., hit a record high of 91 degrees.