1979 - The first killer tornado of record in October in Connecticut destroyed sixteen vintage aircraft at the Bradley Air Museum in Windsor Locks. The tornado damaged more than one hundred homes causing 200 million dollars damage. Three persons were killed, and 500 others were injured.
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Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thu's High Temperature
104 at Gila Bend, AZ
Fri's Low Temperature
25 at Angel Fire, NM
Current conditions: We use the nearest available station to your location - including professional MESONET/MADIS and local weather stations - often miles closer than regional airports.
Forecasts: National Weather Service point forecasts predict for your specific area, not broad regional zones, making them far more relevant to your location.