1938 - A great hurricane smashed into Long Island and bisected New England causing a massive forest blowdown and widespread flooding. Winds gusted to 186 mph at Blue Hill MA, and a storm surge of nearly thirty feet caused extensive flooding along the coast of Rhode Island. The hurricane killed 600 persons and caused 500 million dollars damage. The hurricane, which lasted twelve days, destroyed 275 million trees. Hardest hit were Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Long Island NY. The ""Long Island Express"" produced gargantuan waves with its 150 mph winds, waves which smashed against the New England shore with such force that earthquake-recording machines on the Pacific coast clearly showed the shock of each wave.
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Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
VACA KEY, USCG STATION, FLORIDA BAY
(0.8 miles away)
Knight Key Channel, Knight Key, Florida Bay
(0.9 miles away)
Boot Key Harbor bridge, Boot Key
(1.2 miles away)
Sat's High Temperature
105 at 4 Miles South Of Tolleson, AZ
Sat's Low Temperature
24 at 14 Miles West Southwest Of Mackay, ID