1871 - Prolonged drought and dessicating winds led to the great Chicago fire, the Peshtigo horror, and the Michigan fire holocaust. Fire destroyed more than seventeen thousand buildings killing more than 200 persons in the city of Chicago, while a fire consumed the town of Peshtigo WI killing more than 1100 persons. In Wisconsin, a million acres of land were burned, and in Michigan, 2.5 million acres were burned killing 200 persons. "Tornadoes of fire" generated by intense heat caused houses to explode in fire, and burned to death scores of persons seeking refuge in open fields.
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Night: A slight chance of rain after 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Day: A chance of rain. Mostly sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. East wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Day: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Day: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Night: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Day: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Day: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Day: A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Night: A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Day: A slight chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Port Angeles
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Ediz Hook, Port Angeles
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Tue's High Temperature
100 at Rio Grande Village, TX and 5 Miles South Of Yuma, AZ and 6 Miles West Southwest Of Glamis, CA and ~
Tue's Low Temperature
14 at Lyman, WY
Port Angeles ( AN-jəl-əs) is a city in and the county seat of Clallam County, Washington, United States. The population was 19,960 at the 2020 census, it is the most populous city in the county, as well as the most populous city on the Olympic Peninsula. The population was estimated at 20,101 in 2023.
The city's harbor was dubbed Puerto de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Port of Our Lady of the Angels) by Spanish explorer Francisco de Eliza in 1791. By the mid-19th century, after settlement by English speakers from the United States, the name was shortened and partially anglicized to its current form, Port Angeles Harbor.
Port Angeles is home to Peninsula College. It is the birthplace of football hall of famer John Elway and residents include writers and other celebrities. The city is served by William R. Fairchild International Airport. Ferry service is provided across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the MV Coho.
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