1941 - One of the greatest aurora borealis or northern lights ever observed in the central Atlantic and mid-central portions of the U.S. occurred on the night of September 18-19th. The displays continued from twilight until just before dawn and were observed as far south as Florida and southern California.
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Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 94, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. East southeast wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 68, with temperatures rising to around 70 overnight. South southeast wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: Mostly clear. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. Southeast wind around 0 mph.
Day: Sunny. High near 93, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear. Low around 67, with temperatures rising to around 69 overnight. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: A chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wed's High Temperature
114 at Death Valley, CA
Thu's Low Temperature
19 at Peter Sinks, UT