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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Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8pm and 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Day: A chance of rain showers before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Day: A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. North northeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
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
River Ranch is an unincorporated community in far eastern Polk County, Florida, United States. The community is located on the west bank of the Kissimmee River, south of Florida State Road 60. Some of the community is occupied by the Westgate River Ranch Resort, a cowboy-themed resort. There is an ownership RV park adjacent to the resort, though it has no affiliation with Westgate. Resort amenities include a golf course, petting zoo, outdoor activities such as fishing and horseback riding, a restaurant and convenience store, and cabins. The resort is also home to the community's post office, which has ZIP code 33867, and a privately operated airport. The community also includes several privately owned homes, many of which are owned by sportsmen who use the surrounding land for outdoor sports. The remainder of River Ranch is occupied by the RRPOA (River Ranch Property Owners Association), A large, 44,000 acre, privately owned recreation property used for hunting, trail riding, camping and mudding, with entry by legal property owners with an active membership in RRPOA only. River Ranch is also a trailhead for the Florida Trail, which can be accessed through the KICCO Wildlife Management Area.
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