1900 - The greatest weather disaster in U.S. records occurred when a hurricane struck Galveston TX. A tide fifteen feet high washed over the island demolishing or carrying away buildings, and drowning more than 6000 persons. The hurricane destroyed more than 3600 houses, and total damage was more than thirty million dollars. Winds to 120 mph, and a twenty foot storm surge accompanied the hurricane. Following the storm, the surf was three hundred feet inland from the former water line. The hurricane claimed another 1200 lives outside of the Galveston area.
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Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 49, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. South wind around 5 mph.
Day: Mostly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sun's High Temperature
112 at Stovepipe Wells, CA
Mon's Low Temperature
27 at 7 Miles South Southeast Of Moddersville, MI and 5 Miles East Of Davis, WV and 14 Miles West Southwest Of Mackay, ID